Rachael Blackmore will be riding Envoi Allen in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on St Stephen's Day, aiming for her first victory in the prestigious race.
Rachael Blackmore has chosen to ride Envoi Allen in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on St Stephen's Day instead of staying in Ireland for a full book of rides at Leopardstown. The Tipperary jockey has won many of the UK's most prestigious races, including the Grand National, Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, and Champion Chase. However, she has yet to win Kempton's December 26 showpiece.
Blackmore will ride Envoi Allen as she aims for her first victory since September after spending the past few months sidelined due to injury. The 35-year-old returned to riding last week but is still searching for a winner after four rides in the past seven days. Envoi Allen impressed when winning the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal last month, beating last year's King George winner Hewick by half a length, but he faces a tough challenge against younger rivals at Kempton in what looks like a wide open renewal. Blackmore partnered Envoi Allen to victory in the Ryanair Chase at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, while Darragh O'Keefe rode him to victory at Down Royal when Blackmore was injured. Six-year-olds Spillane's Tower and Il Est Francais are currently vying for favouritism, while Banbridge and Grey Dawning are also towards the top of the market. Only four of the 13 runners are UK-trained. Grey Dawning's trainer Dan Skelton is confident this year's Turners Novices' Chase winner can go close in the three-mile contest despite a tough seasonal reappearance in the Betfair Chase last month when beaten two lengths by Royale Pagaille
Please follow us on Google to support usKING GEORGE VI CHASE RACHAEL BLACKMORE ENVOI ALLEN Kempton Park HORSE RACING
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rachael Blackmore's Recovery Update Provided by Boyfriend Brian HayesJockey Rachael Blackmore, who suffered a neck injury in September, has not been riding since then. Her boyfriend and fellow jockey, Brian Hayes, recently gave an update on her progress.
Read more »
Rachael Blackmore’s boyfriend on when she’s hoping to return from injuryThe Grand National winning jockey has been on the sidelines since a nasty fall at Downpatrick in September
Read more »
Rachael Blackmore Expected Back Before Christmas After Neck InjuryTrainer Henry de Bromhead reports positive progress for record-breaking jockey Rachael Blackmore, who is anticipated to return to racing before the end of the year after sustaining a neck injury. Blackmore's recovery allows Darragh O’Keeffe to maintain the stable's winning streak in major races.
Read more »
Horse Racing Star Rachael Blackmore Expected Back in Saddle Before ChristmasTrainer Henry de Bromhead provides an optimistic update on record-breaking jockey Rachael Blackmore, who has been sidelined since September due to a neck injury. Blackmore's recovery is progressing well, and she is expected to return to racing before Christmas, with Darragh O’Keeffe covering rides in her absence.
Read more »
Rachael Blackmore and AP McCoy spread Christmas cheer in visit to sick childrenThe famous Irish jockeys were among a group of other famous riders to pay a visit to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool where they handed out Christmas presents
Read more »
Sportswoman of the Year awards live updates: Who will be named winner for 2024?This year’s monthly winners this year include Kellie Harrington, Rachael Blackmore and Rhasidat Adeleke
Read more »