Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore suffers nasty fall as her horse sustains fatal injuries at Aintree
Willy De Houelle was just four years old as a horrific fall left the horse with fatal injuries
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Rachael Blackmore and the Grand National based on recent reporting:
- Blackmore retired from riding at the end of the 2024-25 season, so she does not have a ride in the 2026 Grand National.[5]
- She has since been involved with Grand National-related coverage, including joining ITV Racing’s presenting team for Randox Grand National coverage in 2026 and being inducted as a Grand National legend at Aintree in April 2026.[3][4]
- Prior news from 2025 covered a serious on-track fall for Blackmore at Aintree, with initial reports indicating no serious injuries and a focus on the fate of her horse Willy De Houelle, which sustained fatal injuries in the same race meeting.[1][2][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official statements from ITV Racing or Aintree for the exact dates and quotes, or summarize her current involvement with media and ambassador roles.