REACTION: Racing frenzy after Rachael Blackmore's historic last ride on Honeysuckle

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Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle did it again at Cheltenham yesterday inn the famous mare's last ever race, as she won the Mares Hurdle, making it four wins from four at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Killenaule native was onboard Honeysuckle for every race of the mares career, winning 17 times out of 19 races and earning over £1.4million in prize money.

The aftermath of the race seen people online across the racing community go crazy for the fairytale finish to the mare's racing career and Tipperary's Rachael Blackmore received massive acclaim for her ride on the day. See reaction below.

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