Rachael Blackmore 'counting down the days' to racing return
Rachael 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.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Rachael Blackmore has been in the news mainly about her return to racing following a neck injury sustained in late 2024, with updates in late 2024 suggesting a return before Christmas. This was described as her “counting down the days” to a riding comeback, as she prepared to get back in the saddle.[1]
- In late 2024 there were reports that her return to the saddle was expected in the “next few weeks” with optimism from her stable, though medical advice and recovery pace played a major role in timing.[2]
- By 2025, several outlets covered subsequent developments, including reports of a major life change and retirement announcements that year, with some outlets indicating she retired from racing in May 2025, though other sources at the time framed it as a significant turning point for her career.[6][8]
- There are also reports from early 2025 about health updates after incidents in racing, including coverage of falls and ongoing recovery, but the central theme remained Blackmore navigating comeback plans and broader career decisions.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can fetch the very latest updates and provide a concise summary with sources. I can also filter to reliable outlets (e.g., Racing TV, Racing Post, Sky Sports Racing) for the most current status in London/UK time. Would you like me to pull the newest headlines and verify their dates?