Speaking about Blackmore’s success on Sportsound Extra Time on BBC Radio Ulster, McCoy said Blackmore was a trailblazer for women in sport but her gender isn’t a factor when it comes to racing.
“We talk about gender a lot in the world today, but it’s about results – and she is getting results,” added McCoy, who rode more than 4,000 winners in his career.
“Whether I say she is great, or someone else says she is great is irrelevant. Her statistics speak volumes, they are top class and she was the best jockey riding at Cheltenham.
“Why have we never had a woman driving a Formula 1 car? It’s even more mechanical than a racehorse. She has been able to do what no other female has been able to do in any sport.”
Blackmore will make her debut at Royal Ascot on Tuesday where she will ride Cape Gentleman, trained by Emmet Mullins, in the Ascot Stakes.