THERE are many out there who claim to be the first to spot the talents of Rachael Blackmore but there is one man up north who has definite claims to be among the first. The proof is in the form book.

Back in 2015, when our Cheltenham and Aintree heroine had just turned professional and was still seeking a first pro winner, she partnered with the mare Personal Shopper no less than 10 times through the summer of 2015. Together they were second four times, beaten two heads and a short-head.