Betfair Unveils Rachael Blackmore Philanthropic Campaign
Betfair Launches Rachael Blackmore’s Serial Winners Fund
Exciting news in the world of horse racing as leading bookmaker Betfair introduces a groundbreaking initiative called the ‘Rachael Blackmore’s Serial Winners Fund.’ This generous program will donate £5,000 for every victory achieved by renowned jockey Rachael Blackmore between Betfair Chase day and the Randox Grand National.
In a remarkable show of support, Betfair has already contributed an impressive £100,000 to kickstart this extraordinary fund. Estimates suggest that this noble venture will raise approximately £250,000 which will be equally distributed among two important organizations – the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Irish Injured Jockeys.
Rachael Blackmore, an esteemed ambassador for Betfair and a celebrated Grand National and Gold Cup-winning jockey, typically secures around 30 victories during the period spanning from the prestigious Betfair Chase meeting at Haydock to the highly anticipated Grand National event held on April 13 this year.
Expressing her excitement about being part of this meaningful initiative, Rachael said: “I am truly honored to be associated with such a generous endeavor initiated by Betfair. The work carried out by both IIJ (Irish Injured Jockeys) and IJF (Injured Jockeys Fund) is paramount in providing crucial support services to current and retired jockeys alike. It fills me with immense pride knowing that not only am I receiving tremendous backing from Betfair but also witnessing their unwavering commitment towards these two vital organizations.”
Lisa Hancock, CEO of the Injured Jockeys Fund remarked: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to long-time supporters like Betfair, who continue to champion the Injured Jockeys Fund. Rachael Blackmore is an inspiration to aspiring jockeys worldwide, and we eagerly anticipate her continued success throughout the upcoming months.”
Michael Higgins from the Irish Injured Jockeys added: “We are incredibly grateful to Betfair for their extraordinary initiative and feel privileged to be joint beneficiaries alongside our esteemed counterparts at IJF. Rachael’s unwavering support for IIJ has been invaluable, making her a commendable role model within our sport. We have ambitious plans in motion for 2024, including significant investments that will revolutionize facilities and services available to all riders. The ‘Rachael Blackmore’s Serial Winners Fund’ will undoubtedly play a vital role in advancing our existing support programs.”