Russell to join Murphy team

Top Irish amateur jockey Davy Russell has been snapped up by Ferdy Murphy as stable jockey to his powerful West Witton stable following the retirement through injury of Adrian Maguire.

Russell, 23, was leading point-to-point rider in Ireland last season and Murphy said: “The deal has been signed and he will turn professional - the Jockey Club is getting things sorted out as soon as they can.