Rachael Blackmore rides first winner since return from injury as French recruit July Flower wins on Irish debut
Brighterdaysahead brings up ‘century’ of Grade One victories for Gordon Elliott with Leopardstown routGalopin Des Champs cements status as racing’s best steeplechaser with superb Savills success at Leopardstown
The ramifications of a notorious image resulting in a six-month license suspension prompted a period of public notoriety that took Elliott to some dark places as he contemplated his future. “I’m very proud to be associated with Gordon and Cullentra and 100 Grade Ones is a remarkable achievement in such a short period of time,” said O’Leary.
“I just want to have a winner on the Tuesday at Cheltenham, whichever race that is,” said Elliott. “We’ll enjoy today and make a plan. I don’t see why we wouldn’t go to the Dublin Racing Festival but let’s see.” Jockey, Rachael Blackmore and Trainer Henry De Bromhead after July Flower won the Beat The Bank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle during day four of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: Sunday December 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story RACING Leopardstown. Photo credit should read: Damien Eagers/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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