WORLD champion athletes Sonia O’Sullivan and Derval O’Rourke, Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse were among those to pay tribute to Rachael Blackmore in Dublin on Monday evening, as the retired jump jockey was honoured with a Contribution to the Industry Award from Horse Racing Ireland [HRI].

The award was the highlight of a glitzy evening in the Mansion House on Dawson Street, which saw success for Willie or Patrick Mullins in three of the 10 awards categories.