Killarney-born Oisin Murphy swapped show jumping for the pony racing circuit as a teenager. He has since been British champion jockey five times and won two Classics.
Pony racing days
Rode from age four (first pony Rusty at seven). After moving to Buttevant, Co Cork at 14, gave up show-jumping ambitions for the pony racing circuit.
Career highlights
British Champion Apprentice 2014; five-time British Champion Jockey (2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025); Classic wins on Kameko (2000 Guineas) and Mawj (1000 Guineas).
Sources
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