Rachael Blackmore health update emerges after horror fall at Grand National
Rachael Blackmore suffered a fall during a race in Aintree Racecourse yesterday
Tipperary jockey Rachel Blackmore is reportedly unharmed after taking a heavy fall on the opening day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree yesterday.
The incident occurred during the Boodles Anniversary Juvenile Hurdle, where Blackmore was riding Willy De Houelle.
Tragically, the horse suffered a fatal fall, and there was initial concern for Blackmore, who appeared shaken and required medical assessment on-site by ambulance staff.
After undergoing a check-up, it was confirmed that the Tipperary rider had not sustained any serious injuries.
Providing an update on her condition, Joe Chambers, racing manager for owners Rich and Susannah Ricci, spoke to Racing TV. He expressed sadness over the loss of Willy De Houelle and added: "It’s a shame about Constitution Hill [who also fell during Thursday's action], that’s twice it has happened to them and we know all about fallers – we lost Willy De Houelle sadly, another great young horse, in the first race and thankfully Rachael [Blackmore] is OK."