Timmy Murphy has confirmed his intention to restart his riding career on the Flat.
The jockey, who counts the victory of Comply Or Die in the 2008 Aintree Grand National amongst his career highlights, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Graham Lee and Jim Crowley who have both left the National Hunt sphere to continue riding on the level.
Kildare native Murphy (40) has been out of action since January 2014 when he suffered a dislocated shoulder for a second time in three months.
However, he reports himself to be back in good health and ready to embark on a new stage of his career.
He said: "I'm very excited to have made the decision to continue my career as a Flat jockey. I've had a fantastic time as a jump jockey and I'm extremely grateful to have achieved so much.
"I'm really enthusiastic to further my career as a jockey and seen how it can be done by my former colleagues Graham Lee and Jim Crowley.
"There are huge opportunities on the flat. I'm in great health, my weight lends itself to the sport and it will no doubt prolong my career."
