Rachael Blackmore has continued her assault on becoming Irish top jockey after she picked up three wins at Kilbeggan today.
Blackmore was fancied to gain some ground on jockeys championship leader Paul Townend this evening after bringing his lead down to seven yesterday.
The Tipperary rider partnered two odds-on favourites in The Cathal Don (4.25) and An Taibhse (5.25) before getting on Four Horsemen (6.25) and Cavalry Master in the last race at 7.55pm.
The Cathal Don obliged in her opening race of the day before An Taibhse soon followed as she further reeled in the currently injured Townend.
She missed out on Four Horsemen at 6.25, but bounced back with a win on board Cavalry Master in the last race of the day.
The wins now means she moves to just four wins away from Townend in the race for top jockey, and is set to come down to the wire at Punchestown next week.
Speaking earlier this week, de Bromhead said: “I’m not sure what Paul’s situation is, I don’t know if he’ll be back. It’s going to be tough even if he’s not back, but we’ll be trying to do our best and support her the best we can.
“You can all see for yourself (what her strengths are), in the National it was like she could see around corners, she saw dangers before they happened.
“She’s brilliant to work with and knows how hard you have to work to succeed. She gets on with everyone and knows how to ride winners.
“I’ve said it all before, but I think she’s just brilliant – we’re very lucky to have her."
