Murtagh still favourite for jockey honours

With one day still remaining at Royal Ascot 2009, bookmakers believe Gold Cup-winning rider Johnny Murtagh has the top jockey title wrapped up.

Perched on four winners for the meeting after missing both Friday and Saturday through suspension, Murtagh was cut to 1-2 by totesport from the 4-6 on offer 24 hours earlier, while William Hill are more generous at this stage, moving to 4-6 from 8-13.