Rachael Blackmore looks simply sensational in designer gear for special Grand National photoshoot

RACHAEL BLACKMORE looked absolutely incredible in a special designer outfit for a one-off Grand National photoshoot.

The superstar jockey wore a green and gold Richard Quinn-designed piece in honour of her 2021 winner Minella Times.

Irish rider Blackmore, 33, made history as the first woman to win the world’s most famous race when riding the JP McManus-owned horse to victory.

Blackmore will be back at Aintree this year looking to make it two from three as tickets rapidly sell out for the blockbuster three-day festival.

But before that she took some time out to join singer Laura Wright and world champion boxer Natasha Jonas in a stunning photoshoot.

Wright wore a an outfit inspired by legendary three-time Grand National winner Red Rum.

While Jonas wowed in a white and blue cocktail dress which paid homage to the colours of 1981 hero Aldaniti.

Speaking of her outfit, Blackmore said: “Horse racing and fashion often go hand in hand and this is such a fantastic thing to be doing to raise money and awareness for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the amazing work they do.

“It was fun to shoot something so different, it’s definitely not how I would usually be walking around Aintree!

“These designs do a great job of capturing the vibrant colours you see at Aintree throughout the Randox Grand National Festival, which help to make it such a special three days.”

Jonas who will judge this year’s much-anticipated Style Awards on Ladies Day at Aintree, said: “As a boxer who is used to spending so much time in the gym this is a very different look for me, but what Richard Quinn has done is incredible.

“It’s been an honour to wear one of his dresses for this photo shoot and as someone who is local to the area it’s extra special to be able to do this for Alder Hey.

“I really hope a dress this fabulous finds a deserving home in the auction and raises lots of money.”

Soprano White added: “It’s 50 years since Red Rum won his first Grand National so it’s quite something to be asked to wear this today and represent probably the best-loved racehorse in British history.

“I absolutely love how Richard has taken these iconic colours and turned them into such a spectacular outfit.

“I hope we can help raise a huge amount of money for Alder Hey.”

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