Mighty Murphy revels in National service

Timmy Murphy was overcome with emotion after Comply Or Die ensured his topsy-turvy career hit an all-time high in Saturday’s Grand National.

Mighty Murphy revels in National service
Mon, 07 Apr, 2008 - 10:42

Timmy Murphy was overcome with emotion after Comply Or Die ensured his topsy-turvy career hit an all-time high in Saturday’s Grand National.

Murphy, who has served time in prison and battled alcoholism in the past, made sure his ultimate dream came true as the well-backed 7-1 joint-favourite saw off King Johns Castle by four lengths at Aintree.

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