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Jockey Blackmore sent for X-rays

Sun 20th May 2018, 18:33

Rachael Blackmore
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Rachael Blackmore has gone to hospital for facial X-rays after being brought down on Caliption in the fourth race on Limerick's card today

The jockey had earlier scored on 4/6 favourite Bang Bang Rosie in the mares' maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins.

The former champion conditional has started the new National Hunt season in flying form with eight winners including six in the last week alone.

Jockeys Trainers Rachael Blackmore Willie Mullins

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