I don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but I can summarize what’s publicly known about Rachael Blackmore’s status recently.
Core answer
- As of the latest publicly reported updates, Rachael Blackmore was recovering from neck/back-related injuries sustained in September 2024, with trainers and medical staff aiming for a mid- to late-December return in 2024, though specifics varied by report.[2][3][4]
Context and recent trajectory
- Leading up to late 2024, Blackmore had been sidelined after a fall at Downpatrick in September 2024 that caused a neck injury, with updates indicating a “coming weeks” recovery window and ongoing rehabilitation.[4][5]
- Reports from late November 2024 suggested she was “counting down” to a riding return, with targets around Christmas if medical clearance continued to go well.[2]
- By December 2024, trainer updates indicated she was aiming to be back in the saddle before Christmas, though the exact date depended on her medical progress.[3]
Notes and caveats
- Since you asked for the latest news, there may have been developments after late 2024 that aren’t reflected here. If you’d like, I can look up the most current articles and summarize any new announcements or changes to her racing status.
- Buffalo, NY context doesn’t directly affect updates about an Irish jockey, but if you’re tracking racing coverage for bettors or fans in the US, I can tailor a brief, region-specific digest.
Would you like me to search for the very latest updates and provide a concise, sourced brief with dates and statements from her camp or major outlets? If you have a preferred outlet (Racing TV, Sky Sports Racing, RTÉ, etc.), I can prioritize those.
Sources
Henry de Bromhead hopes to see Rachael Blackmore return to the saddle in the “next few weeks”. The record-breaking Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winnin
www.racingtv.comRachael Blackmore will not be riding “in the coming weeks” following a fall at Downpatrick on Friday. Blackmore has suffered a neck injury when parting company
www.racingtv.comGrand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore suffered a fractured ankle and hip injury when Merry Poppins fell at Killarney in July; Blackmore hoping to return to riding out by the end of September with race riding to follow shortly after
www.skysports.comLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukLatest news on Rachael Blackmore, an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt racing, born 11 July 1989.
www.newsnow.comRachael Blackmore “can’t wait” to get back in the saddle, as her return from the sidelines edges closer. The Grand National and Cheltenham Festival-winning ride
www.racingtv.comOn Demand horse racing from Racing TV: Betfair Chase (Grade 1) - A Plus Tard
www.racingtv.comThe Festival will reinstate Ladies Day for the first time since 2019
www.gbnews.comRachael Blackmore has announced that she is retiring from racing, stating on social media that her days of being a jockey have come to an end.
www.skysports.comGold Cup and Grand National suffered a fall at Downpatrick last week.
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