History-maker Rachael Blackmore becomes the first woman to win the Grand National

History-maker Rachael Blackmore becomes the first woman to win the Grand National as she leads 11/1 shot Minella Times to a comfortable victory at Aintree just weeks after dominating the Cheltenham Festival Rachael Blackmore made history as she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Minella Times The Irish rider, who … Read more

Jockey Rachael Blackmore races into the record books… at a deserted Cheltenham Festival

Her first racing triumph, aged 13 and riding a pony, gave no hint that Rachael Blackmore would one day make history. But yesterday she entered the record books by becoming the first woman to win the Champion Hurdle, highlight of the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. Miss Blackmore, 31, from Killenaule in County Tipperary, … Read more

Blackmore Bond falls into administration owing savers £45m

Another mini-bond in administration: Blackmore owes savers £45m after promising 9.9% returns on property projects By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 Another savings firm offering so-called mini-bonds has tumbled into administration, spelling potential disaster for investors. Blackmore Bond, which owes savers … Read more