Horse Racing
Rachael Blackmore gives rare insight into relationship with jockey boyfriend
Behind the racecourse glitz, Rachael is in a long-term relationship with fellow jockey Brian Hayes and lives in an interesting housing situation with two other jockeys
Rachael Blackmore has firmly established herself as one of Ireland’s most celebrated jockeys. Her remarkable victory at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival and her historic Aintree Grand National win truly solidified her place in racing history. She was later named the RTE Sportsperson of the Year, a fitting recognition of her transition from racing star to mainstream icon.
