Murtagh ‘over the moon’ at Coolmore appointment

JOHNNY MURTAGH cannot wait to get started as number one rider to the Coolmore operation.

The 37-year-old Irishman has stepped into the breach on numerous occasions recently in the absence of Kieren Fallon.

And after big-race victories on the likes of Dylan Thomas, Peeping Fawn and Simply Perfect in the colours of John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, Murtagh is hoping more will follow.