Rachael Blackmore will be gunning for more glory at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
The 34-year-old has earned the nickname of the 'Queen' of the festival following her record-breaking performances in recent years.
She became the first female to take honours of top jockey in 2021 when she recorded six winners.
Blackmore then returned in 2022 to win the Gold Cup on A Plus Tard, the same horse she rode to her maiden win at the meeting in 2019.
Rachael Blackmore is going for more success at the Cheltenham Festival this week
But the Tipperary native is not only tasked with ensuring everything goes smoothly on the racecourse.
She previously revealed that she lives with fellow jockey and boyfriend Brian Hayes, as well as rival Patrick Mullins, the son of legendary trainer Willie.
The trio live together in Ireland, which Blackmore says is handy for races in their native country.
She said: "I live with two other jockeys, Patrick Mullins and Brian Hayes. I am going out with Brian Hayes, so there are three of us here.
"It is a great house to live in and it is in a really good location in Leighlinbridge. It is close to all the race tracks in Ireland.
"We don't talk about racing half as much as people might think, it is just a normal house when we come home."
But it is not only in Ireland where the trio share a house. It will be the same setup in Cheltenham this week and it is Blackmore's job to book the ideal spot.
She told The Sun: "Booking the right place is very important to us and all down to me.
"That’s my job and a lot goes into it - there could be a whole separate article just on that.
"We rent a house right beside the track, so you can walk to the course in the morning.
"It’s like moving my own entire life from Ireland over here, with a similar routine.
"It is always the three of us and always about a four-minute walk from the yard, so we can walk in, ride out, come home for an hour or two, get changed and go back for the races.
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Patrick Mullins lives with Rachael Blackmore and her boyfriend Brian Hayes
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"I love not having to drive in and out, not worrying about traffic.
"It’s about having that reassurance so a lot of work goes into finding the right place to stay."
Blackmore didn't become a professional jockey until much later than some of her rivals.
She has not always been the most forthcoming when speaking to the media but says it is an aspect she's working on.
Blackmore said: "I suppose it’s not the thing I look forward to most! But the fact you want to talk to me tells me it’s where I want to be in a way.
Rachael Blackmore's boyfriend is fellow jockey Brian Hayes
"People want to talk to me because I’ve been successful because I’ve got good rides, so you roll with it.
"But the best part of my day will always be getting legged up on my favourite, getting legged up on a Honeysuckle. That’s the best part.
"I was 25 when I turned professional, older than many, and had a lot of practice at losing. I knew what it felt for things not to go well so appreciated it when they did.
"I never see this life as a sacrifice or take it for granted, I just feel incredibly lucky to ride the calibre of horses I do. I just love racing and I just want to ride winners."
