Why mature Murtagh is finally at peace with himself
To say that the 39-year-old has been to the brink and back would be an understatement. But he has matured into a man who appreciates that his talent, his family life, his mistakes and his success, have made him what he is. He is at peace with himself and is proving a stellar representative for his sport.
Today Murtagh is focusing on what he does best – winning big races. And, having chosen to ride English 2,000 Guineas third Rip Van Winkle in the Epsom Derby, he reflects on how his career is going at the all-powerful Aidan O’Brien stable.
