JUST over two weeks ago the second item on the RTÉ Radio 1 sports bulletin during Morning Ireland related to Rachael Blackmore’s sustained push for top honours in the National Hunt jockeys’ championship.

The previous afternoon at Thurles the rider had notched up a double which enabled her to draw level with Paul Townend at the head of the jockey’s championship. In the overall context of the season the action at Thurles was of a generally low key variety but the campaign being enjoyed by Rachael Blackmore is nothing short of stunning.