Rachael Blackmore.

[Pete65]

Happy retirement, Rachael!

You'll be missed!

[10ClarionSt]

Never heard of her but I wish her well in retirement.

[Ellipsis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cqj7095zw0po

[Maydup]

She's a top jockey, retiring at 35 which seems extremely early but she's had injuries. I wish her good health and happiness.

[Ken4155]

Rachel Blackmore won both the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The first woman jockey to do either and a feat accomplished by very few male riders. Proving, once and for all, that as far as horse riding is concerned, women are the equal of men.

True, she rode for a top stable, but you don't get to do that unless you are something special. And Rachel Blackmore is special.

To retire is a sad, but sensible, decision by Rachel. She has understandably struggled since her last injury, though she did win on her last ride. Perhaps that's what she was waiting for; to go out on a high?

I wish her nothing but success on whatever road she next travels.

[piggynose]

any relation to Ritchie?

[New Judge]

Who is he?

[Ken4155]

Founding member of (and lead guitarist with) Deep Purple.Wnt on to form his own band, Rainbow.

Don't think either band would be your cup of tea, NJ. 😉

[albaqwerty]

When I saw the title, I thought something tragic so am very relieved she's retiring. I hope she has a prosperous, long, happy retirement.

She is so much more than a talking head for TV punditry