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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rachael Blackmore stuns in €615 jumpsuit during ‘special day of tennis' at Wimbledon as fans ‘love the glamour'
RACHAEL BLACKMORE was the latest big name to take in the sun and star power at Wimbledon. And the former jockey did so in a jumpsuit which led to fans saying they "loved the glamour". 2 Rachael Blackmore and pal Nicki Halley at Wimbledon Credit: Instagram/blackmorerachael 2 Fans praised her outfit Credit: Instagram/blackmorerachael Tuesday's action at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was headlined by Among the big names watching the match at Centre Court was She shared pics from the "special day" at The former jockey said: "Thank you Wimbledon for another special day of tennis Read More on Wimbledon "Jump-suited by @me_andem thank you!" In the comments, fans praised her outfit, with Niamh De Brun - wife of hurling icon next to you and meet your friend Nicki. Hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!" Lee McKenzie added: "I spied you before I was going to do the interview. Glad you had a great day x" Most read in Sport Another follower said: "Stunning Rachel" while someone else posted: "We love the glamour Rachel enjoy!" And another commented: "It was so very lovely to meet you and Nicki yesterday! Love the jumpsuit looks amazing xx" Watch Rachael Blackmore like you've never seen her before in Ascot preview Rahcael Blackmore horse racing on May 12, The Tipperary rider, who She wrote her first book - a And the 35-year-old joked Royal Ascot Festival . She touched upon being at a real crossroads while partaking in a hilarious rapid-fire Q&A session ahead of Asked what's the next thing in life that she wants to achieve, the Tipperary trailblazer laughed: "I'm retired so to find a new job." But in a conversation with Asked what the future had in store, Blackmore said: "Even though retiring was probably a feeling inside me that I had kind of dampened down, it wasn't part of a massive plan to retire that Saturday. "There is nothing set up but I am very lucky that I can take a few weeks and decide what might be next. "It will be a very different life to the one I had previously."
Daily Tribune
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Celebrates Historic Victory at Royal Ascot as 'My Cloud' Wins First Place
Bahrain is celebrating a proud moment on the global equestrian stage as 'My Cloud,' the racehorse representing KHK Racing, claimed first place at the prestigious Royal Ascot Festival in the United Kingdom. On this special occasion, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. Shaikh Khalid praised the victory as a shining example of the strong leadership support behind Bahrain's sports sector, particularly equestrian sports, which continue to achieve major milestones internationally. He emphasized that this win adds to the growing list of accomplishments by Bahraini equestrian athletes and teams. 'This achievement brings great pride, especially at a festival as prestigious and historic as Royal Ascot,' he said, expressing confidence in KHK Racing's continued success in future international competitions.
Saudi Gazette
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Prince Faisal bin Salman joins King Charles at Royal Ascot in London
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Abdulaziz Foundation, participated in the opening of the Royal Ascot Festival in London, one of the most prominent and oldest horse races in the world. Prince Faisal appeared alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the first royal carriage leading the official procession, in a festive moment that brought together dignitaries from the British and Saudi royal families, drawing widespread attention from the audience and the British media. He attracted attention by appearing in traditional Saudi dress, rather than the formal suit expected for such an occasion, which is characterized by its refined British atmosphere. He participated in the procession, which was preceded by a royal horse-drawn carriage, in a scene that combined English tradition with Arab authenticity. This participation gave the opening a special character, reflecting the bonds of mutual respect and appreciation between Riyadh and London, particularly in the cultural and sporting fields, where equestrianism occupies a prominent place in the identity of both countries. Prince Faisal joined the Royal Pavilion to watch the first day of racing, alongside several members of the British royal family, including Princess Beatrice and Zara Ascot is a traditional event that brings together political and royal elites from around the world. It holds a significant symbolic place in British culture, with the festival days transformed into an elegant celebration of the sport of kings.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm retired so I've to find a new job' – Watch Rachael Blackmore like you've never seen her before in Ascot preview
RACHAEL Blackmore joked she's trying to figure out her next job while previewing the Royal Ascot Festival. The 35-year-old is fresh off 2 Asked about what she considers 'power dressing' to be she cited her red ensemble Credit: @blackmorerachael 2 Blackmore repeated that winning the Aintree Grand National was the greatest moment in her storied career Credit: Sportsfile She touched upon being at a real crossroads while partaking in a hilarious rapid-fire Q&A session ahead of Asked what's the next thing in life that she wants to achieve, the Tipperary trailblazer laughed: "I'm retired so to find a new job." Other amusing nuggets from this different sort of 'time trial' from the types which she's used to included her saying in place of giving a pep talk to one to of her horses, she used to go with a simple pat. She also named The Notorious BIG' Old Thing Back as he go-to pre-race song to get herself pumped up while she opted for "Stairs" when quizzed on what she considers to be the best possible horse name. Read More On Irish Sport The 2025 Royal Ascot Festival will run from today, Tuesday June 17 until Saturday. There's a As usual, Tuesday will see it broadcast from 1.30pm-5.30pm. That means everyone can avail of the free streaming platform provided by the Virgin Media Player. Most read in Horse Racing Heatwave alert Organisers have The Berkshire track missed most of last weekend's thunderstorms and grounds workers have been busy watering the track in the meantime. Jim Delahunt's FREE horse racing tips - Royal Ascot Preview - Tuesday and Wednesday's action With a heatwave of temperatures around 30C set to come into play it doesn't look like any rain will fall this week. And, as of Tuesday morning, that caused the ground to change from good, good to firm in places, to officially good to firm, good in places. The first of five day's top class racing kicks off at 2.30pm today with a blockbuster Queen Anne over a mile. And by then it is expected the ground will be good to firm all over. Punters flocking to the track can expect to sip a Pimm's or two under some dazzling sunsets, with the mercury going from a max of 26C on Tuesday to 29C by Friday. But it could push above the 30C barrier by Saturday, with much of the UK lined up for the hottest weather of the year so far. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday predicts 'another fine and very warm day, with plenty of sunshine and light winds'. And for the rest of the week the forecast reads: "Fine and increasingly hot through this period, with temperatures climbing by both day and night while winds remain light." Hot air from Portugal - the Azores High - will sweep over Britain, sending the mercury soaring. Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: "High pressure is building across the south of the UK and shifting the jet stream further north of the UK - that sets the scene for the rest of the week."
