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BHA aim to produce strict conditions for Murphy return

The British Horseracing Authority says it is working to produce a set of "incredibly strict conditions" with Oisin Murphy following his conviction for drink-driving.

Racing • 10 Jul

CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jockey Oisin Murphy returns to race riding after a 14 month ban for breaking Covid rules and alcohol breaches at Chelmsford City Racecourse on February 16, 2023 in Chelmsford, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Imag

Murphy fined £70k and banned from driving for 20 months

Multiple champion jockey Oisín Murphy has been fined £70,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after admitting to drink driving after he crashed his car into a tree earlier this year.

Racing • 03 Jul

Murphy to keep racing ahead of court appearance

Oisín Murphy was among the winners at Doncaster on Friday, with the British Horseracing Authority confirming the multiple champion jockey can continue to ride ahead of his court date next week.

Racing • 27 Jun

Murphy charged with drink driving

Multiple British champion jockey Oisín Murphy has been charged in connection with a road traffic accident in Berkshire in April and will appear in court next week.

Racing • 26 Jun

Kerryman Oisin Murphy was crowned British champion jockey over the Flat for the fourth time

Murphy relishing debut over jumps at Wincanton

At the end of another memorable year of Flat success, Oisin Murphy is looking forward to breaking new ground by making his jumping debut at Wincanton on Stephen's Day.

Racing • 23 Dec 24

'He's been perfect since he arrived here'

Murphy holding out hope for Breeders' Cup double

It is a case of quality rather than quantity for Oisin Murphy as he heads to Del Mar looking to strike with New Century and Beautiful Love at the Breeders' Cup.

Racing • 30 Oct 24

Oisin Murphy riding Qetaifan on route to the win

Murphy survives stewards' inquiry to win at Goodwood

Oisin Murphy survived a stewards' inquiry to notch his 200th British winner of the year at Goodwood.

Racing • 13 Oct 24

'I really enjoyed the experience in Mumbai,' Murphy enthused

Murphy guides Jendayi to Indian 1000 Guineas triumph

Oisin Murphy added another Classic to his roll of honour on Sunday when partnering Jendayi to victory in the Indian 1000 Guineas.

Racing • 17 Dec 23

Oisin Murphy was due to have a first ride over hurdles

Murphy's hurdles debut delayed by bad weather

Oisin Murphy's hurdles debut has been delayed after Thursday's meeting at Wincanton was abandoned.

Racing • 07 Dec 23

Oisin Murphy is taking the opportunity to ride over hurdles

Murphy relishing tilt at riding over hurdles

Three-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy is relishing the prospect of riding over hurdles for the first time at Wincanton on Thursday.

Racing • 07 Dec 23

Oisin Murphy has a winner at the Harvest Festival

Murphy delight after landing first Listowel winner

Kerry native Oisin Murphy bagged a first winner in his home county after a thrilling climax to the Kelleher Feeds & Agri Suppliers Ballymullen, Tralee Handicap at Listowel.

Racing • 19 Sep 23

Art Power, with Oisin Murphy up, on their way to winning the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes

Murphy claims first Curragh victory

Oisin Murphy rode his first ever winner at the Curragh as Art Power confirmed his love for Ireland when winning the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes in clear-cut fashion.

Racing • 27 May 23

Murphy hopeful of a Royal flush in Irish 2000 Guineas

Oisin Murphy is confident Hi Royal can put up another good showing as the Newmarket second takes on 10 rivals in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas.

Racing • 25 May 23

Murphy makes winning return after 14-month absence

Henry de Bromhead enjoyed a one-two in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel, as Monty's Star booked his Cheltenham ticket in claiming a first career victory ahead of better-fancied stablemate Hiddenvalley Lake.

Racing • 16 Feb 23

Oisin Murphy has been champion jockey in Britain in each of the last three seasons

Murphy details blackouts and battle with alcohol

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has spoken of experiencing alcoholic blackouts during the period which ultimately led to his 14-month suspension from riding.

Racing • 09 Jun 22

Oisin Murphy has already served over two months of the suspension

Murphy banned for over a year by BHA

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been banned for 11 months after admitting to breaking rules covering Covid-19, misleading the British Horseracing Authority and prejudicial conduct and must serve an additional 100 days for two alcohol breaches.

Racing • 22 Feb 22

Oisín Murphy said he was 'deeply embarrassed' by his actions

Murphy relinquishes licence to 'focus on rehab'

Oisín Murphy has relinquished his riding licence with immediate effect and will engage "fully with medical support", the champion jockey and the British Horseracing Authority have announced in a joint-statement.

Racing • 16 Dec 21

Oisin Murphy reacts after riding Marche Lorraine to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff

Oisin Murphy claims first Breeders' Cup win

Oisin Murphy registered his first Breeders' Cup winner as Japanese mare Marche Lorraine prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Distaff at Del Mar.

Racing • 07 Nov 21

Oisin Murphy partnered 153 winners in Britain this season

Murphy crowned champion jockey in Britain

Oisin Murphy admitted relief was his overriding emotion after he was crowed champion jockey for the third successive season on Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot.

Racing • 16 Oct 21

Oisin Murphy: "I'm sorry to all the people I've let down today."

Oisin Murphy fails racecourse breathalyser test

Oisin Murphy missed his rides at Newmarket on Friday after failing a racecourse breathalyser test.

Racing • 08 Oct 21

Murphy went to hospital for a thorough check up and later confirmed 'all is good'

Murphy allays injury fears after paddock incident

Oisin Murphy expects to be fit to ride Chrono Genesis in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after escaping serious injury in a nasty incident on Thursday.

Racing • 30 Sep 21

Oisín Murphy has his eyes set on a third consecutive champion jockey crown

Murphy eyes third champion title after 100 season wins

Oisín Murphy has his sights set on a third consecutive champion jockey crown after notching up his 100th winner of the campaign at Windsor on Monday.

Racing • 17 Aug 21

Oisín Murphy claimed a treble of victories at Brighton on Thursday

Murphy continues hot streak with Brighton treble

Dual champion jockey Oisín Murphy continued his flying form as victory on Ravens Ark in the feature Land And Power Civil Contractors Handicap helped him record a treble at Brighton.

Racing • 05 Aug 21

Oisin Murphy celebrates after riding Alcohol Free to win The Coronation Stakes

Murphy rides Alcohol Free to Coronation Stakes victory

Oisin Murphy was a Group One winner again - less than half-an-hour after being denied in the stewards' room - when Alcohol Free posted an emphatic Coronation Stakes success.

Racing • 18 Jun 21

Murphy had served a three-month suspension

Murphy return from suspension delayed by admin error

Oisín Murphy says his planned return to action at Lingfield on Friday following a three-month suspension has been delayed due to an administrative error.

Racing • 12 Mar 21