Rachael Blackmore Interview | 'There was never a moment I felt that this was the wrong thing to do'

Rachael Blackmore speaks in depth to Ruby Walsh on RTÉ Sport about her recent success at Cheltenham and road to the top ahead of the Irish Grand National.
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[@michaelengland7228]

What an incredible interviewer he just cares so much for the interviewee that they respond so well, as does this truly remarkable lady. Wow wow wow

[@keithknight1686]

Ruby Walsh has transformed from the greatest jockey to the greatest interviewer and pundit in the bat of an eye. Rachael Blackmore is a pretty great, too.

[@seantoner867]

She is an inspiration to all young women across the globe. Follow your dreams, work hard and with a bit of luck you’ll realise them. What a legend !

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Most wonderfully humble person in racing. Good lass. So proud, and hope she doesn't retire soon. A relaxed horse is the best, until you're riding. People who don't ride simply don't understand. What a wonderful, beautiful, humble being!. ✌ girl. So proud!.

[@phillynole9555]

Easy on the eye too :)

[@aidanoshaughnessy8854]

Cannot compare what Rachel has achieved to any other sporting greats. This girl is the dominant force in a male dominated sport. Beating all she met. Fearless brave and super talented. So proud to be Irish and wish Rachel many more safe rides wins . Hard work rewarded

[@johncahill8407]

Glad I caught this vid. Rachael is a fantastic athlete and Ruby a wonderful interviewer.

[@Kenneth_Usher]

Rachael is absolutely amazing 🤩

[@deeparker6474]

Fantastic interview to get a personal insight into Rachael andy Ruby's race riding, Thank you

[@Nijinsky26]

Well Done Ruby. Best Interview of a Jockey by a long way, at least since the early 80's.

[@michaellovell1368]

A couple of Naturals just chatting. Perhaps that's why this interview is so engaging. It doesn't come any better than this. To of the greats....both in the saddle and "chatting".

[@Radhatter1]

Excellent interview

[@JoeDoylePhotographer]

Prove yourself to yourself, mission accomplished 10th April 2021.

[@keithp6699]

And then she won again a few days later

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

Isnt she truly a breath of fresh air congrats Rachel on Cheltenham and your great Grand National victory lovely girl brilliant jockey

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Absolutely brilliant jockey!. ✌

[@finbarobruadair2761]

Rachael

[@patrickmccarthy3123]

@@finbarobruadair2761 Sorry about the spelling getting old nevertheless my sentiments are the same Rachael is just a lovable girl and so proud of her,as a person of 76 with no connection to horse racing

[@pennyroyalt2542]

@@finbarobruadair2761 Not worth explaining the different spellings. It doesn't alter the fact that girls a diamond!. ✌

[@pennyroyalt2542]

@@patrickmccarthy3123 You're a gem. As I said it doesn't matter about spelling. The fact it's boosted you, is proof enough how much it means. As a woman who used to take them out on the gallops, I am proud, even more proud she's not putting it down to gender!. So glad you enjoyed!. 😀

[@emu9520]

Our brilliant brilliant Rachel...what an inspiration she is....brave ,hard working, tenacious and brilliant....we love her

[@markallen3403]

the best racing interview I've ever seen. two very engaging people.

[@HarryN55]

very good interview it really brought out her thoughts and ambitions

[@ronniefront511]

Ruby is really developing into a cracking tv pundit and interviewer. Asked all the interesting questions and got Rachael to open up.

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

f sake

[@johnmeharry16]

Nice interview. Says all the right things but dont let that lovely smile fool you .There is a determination behind those twinkling eyes. A proper jockey who is rightly at the top of the game just now. Long may it continue young lady .

[@davidlees2543]

I think Rachel Blackmore is stunning

[@petersmith1027]

Not just a brilliant interview all the way Ruby has genuine fondness for Rachel you watch his actions when she's racing a great jockey himself but he seems a down to earth genuine man .Two winners together.

[@Mr-ye1vu]

Awesome!

[@lawrencetodd423]

Good interview an what a tactical jockey very like ruby the way he rides but so much harder for a women but there will never be another woman like Rachael in horse racing again I used to be a jockey myself an know how hard in is what a nerve an how she comes back from falls a real woman an that's why she won the national love this girl we went she the like of her again keep on making the men jealous

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Rachael is a class filly

[@carolinebyrne4995]

what a really LOVELY MODEST LADY Rachel is she WILL BECOME champion jocky for MANY A LONG DAY

[@davidlees2543]

The first woman to win the grandnatnal

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

Rach was at the auld Helium again :P

[@U54321bd]

Gowan the Racheal 💚💚🔥

[@samlongden834]

He’s interviewing the best jockey in the world in the next five years guarenteed I love this girl and honeysuckle and a plus tard

[@sadelsor]

Two horse racing "hero's" great to listen to !!

[@sands7779]

interesting interview

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Denman was a warrior!.

[@jeffoliver7491]

Can someone explain how much input the jockey has in the horse winning? Surely it's the horse that wins and the jockey's role is minimal. It's like motor racing, I heard someone say once that "the driver is little more than ballast". Please explain it to me, comment below. Thanks.

[@robertgeorgemiller278]

Jeff Oliver - it's a time honoured debate, what role does the jockey play versus the mount. Clearly, early direction is needed at the starting post: positioning; pace and drive for the jumps. However, it is commonly agreed that spirit and heart to win can come from the horse, especially in the final straight.

[@jeffoliver7491]

@@robertgeorgemiller278 That's interesting, thanks.

[@BoldRam]

@Jeff Oliver To answer I would compare it to Formula 1 racing. It's like Hamilton, Schumacher or Alonso conserving their tyres or fuel or knowing when to pass or wait compared to a driver in the same car that's just come up from f3 or karting. Horsepower and grip counts but the driver will bring out the best in the package. Same for average, good or great jockeys in my opinion.

[@russcoleman2338]

Take the arguments to extremes.....if Manilla Times has me as a jockey, he's never gonna win anything again. If Rachel is on a donkey, she's never gonna win again. So get me on Manilla and Rachel on a donkey and sit back and observe.😄😄😄

[@jeffoliver7491]

@@BoldRam Thanks for that.

[@chelseajoyce5135]

Rachael your a great woman, now try change R.T.E back into the people's channel instead of the lap dogs for the big international corporates,

[@nigecheshire9854]

@Chelsea Joyce 100% Correct , same as bbc ,glad to see some people are awake to Rte.👌🏻

[@cousinleigh1470]

Honey the machine

[@davidlees2543]

Brilliant jokey to win the grandnatnal super giel

[@sriradhe108]

If she can win the Grand National the toughest race in the world she should be able to win smaller races on a donkey ...she tries very hard in big famous races but lesser races she doesn't give a damn . .truly unprofessional working for the bookies . She needs to be watched in smaller races as she is not trying hard enough as she does in big races just to win fame and more lollies. The true jockeys are Lester Piggeot, Tony McCoy and Frankie Dettori who give their best in all races ..friends of the punters ..no cheater's

[@davidlees2543]

Whot a lovely face she's got

[@sriradhe108]

She has become like the rest ..tries very hard to win big ones with big price money and fame ..she floops on easy races sometimes favourate and well fancied ...and she lets you down where she should have won easily ...she is bookies friend not punters as she should not be selective but full effort in all races

[@davidlees2543]

How else likes Irish girls

[@davidlees2543]

There are sum butefall wimin joke's out there

[@davidlees2543]

Two super jokeys together

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

wooden ruby

[@sriradhe108]

After her success in the Cheltenham she one racing day had to travel far for just one ride which was well fancied to win...she went she rode ..she lost ..seemed deliberately . ..she like most of the rest work for the bookies ..if this sport was straight all the bookies would have closed down long time ago jockies, trainer's feed the bookies and then the bookies feed this sport by corrupt means so the sport goes on and on ..like I said if this sport was straight there would be no bookies left as the punters would finish them up

[@jimbanda]

You think success in one race on a certain horse, will mean the hot Fav she rides the next day should win, go and learn the odds, and maybe a little about racing culture , Jockeys, owners or trainers do NOT like the bookies.

[@emu9520]

Quite a slanderous comment

[@sriradhe108]

Hope she reads my comment ...you did very well at big Cheltenham festival and big grand national yet I have backed you in smaller races smaller meetings and you are hot favourite to win and you loose ...it seems deliberately as the odds of you winning such races are nearly 99% yet you loose .. are you working for the bookmakers on the side ..must be because if you can win big races with stronger opponents and loose smaller races with weak opponents ..what have you to say to this ...behind the scene most sports are fixed ..later they are exposed

[@user-fy6xv6xw7n]

Maybe you are just a sore loser or a bad punter.. Winning jockeys are negatively priced at lower prices in smaller meetings as bookmakers are more exposed to punters following them, irrespective of their true chances.. But you keep blaming the jockey..

[@JoeDoylePhotographer]

Stick to the poker machine pal. Virtual racing is your game. That’s the money game for you. Real world sports are not your game.

[@jimbanda]

You need to learn the odds , even a one horse race would not be 99% certain to win. What age are you?? Five???

[@stephendunne377]

Are you for real? How old are you?🤣🤣

[@sriradhe108]

@@stephendunne377 I have been a punter since last century and I know there is corruption and fixing in sports to a certain degree and years later some of them have admitted it was fixed ...the horses are slowed down, horses are bought down fallen deliberately ...pacemakers who lead a less fancied horse to win ..there a lot more that meets the eye. ..why do bookmakers make a lot of money .. .mostly through corruption ..have you heard of cases where they refused to pay punters who won big money ..have you heard that they ban punters if they win too much ...how old are you ?

[@pattykake1076]

So glad your horse survived the ordeal, while The Long Mile, had his precious life taken from him. Appalling 😥

[@sriradhe108]

Take today for example ..she had 6 rides @ Fairyhouse ..she managed to win just one race ...she blew up on a hot favourite...if she can win the grand national and win high class races at Cheltenham surely she can win smaller races with weaker opposition....shows she works for the bookies not for punters ...she is the bookies best friend and has no care for the punters ..most sports are fixed and she is part of the fix game

[@josephronan6798]

🤣🤣🤣🤣words of a person that lost a few quid . Irish racing is far more competitive then across the water . Wake up

[@jimbanda]

Would you be willing to say that in a civil action in court?? Because if she reads this, that's where you will be heading with your libelous accusations and once that's over you will be butthurting alot more than the few quid you wasted on the nags because you obviously don't have a clue about punting.

[@peace-now]

Three great ladies to inspire - Kim Kardashian, Meghan Markle and Rachael Blackmore.

[@JoeDoylePhotographer]

🤣🤣 nearly fell off my chair with the first two

[@peace-now]

@@JoeDoylePhotographer Fell off your horse?

[@JoeDoylePhotographer]

@@peace-now sold my horse

[@nigecheshire9854]

😂😂🤣🤣😂👏🏻