Murtagh relief for Motivator team

The penultimate chapter in the fairytale story of Vodafone Derby favourite Motivator was given a happy ending in London today when Johnny Murtagh was cleared to take the ride on Saturday.

Murtagh relief for Motivator team
Wed, 01 Jun, 2005 - 16:35

The penultimate chapter in the fairytale story of Vodafone Derby favourite Motivator was given a happy ending in London today when Johnny Murtagh was cleared to take the ride on Saturday.

The Irishman is free to bid for his third success in the world’s most famous Flat race after having a three-day suspension reduced to two upon appeal.

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