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Rachael Blackmore secures first Irish Derby ride in biggest field since 1977

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Rachael Blackmore secures first Irish Derby ride in biggest field since 1977

Rachael Blackmore will ride King Of The Throne in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday. She is the third female to ride in an Irish Classic after Joanna Morgan and Ana O'Brien. The final field of 15 runners is biggest since The Minstrel won the race in 1977. US-based owner-breeder Scott Heider is watching his unbeaten colt Crossfirehurricane from home. Heidar is grateful for the support of Horse Racing Ireland. He's also grateful to Aidan O’Brien for helping him enjoy his Irish ownership pursuits from abroad.

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