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Rachael Blackmore nominated for RTE Sportsperson of the Year

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17th December 2022

Rachael Blackmore. Photo © Tipp FM - Shay Searson

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Rachael Blackmore is among the nominees to be named RTE Sportsperson of the year this evening.

The Killenaule jockey would be the first person to win the award in back-to-back years since Padraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008.

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Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup this year, on board A Plus Tard and also retained the Champion Hurdle on board Honeysuckle.

Katie Taylor is favourite to take the award whilst Kerry footballer David Clifford is a close second favourite.

The winner will be announced tonight on RTE 1 from 9.45pm.

Rachael Blackmore nominated for RTE Sportsperson of the Year

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