'Beyond my wildest dreams': Oisín Murphy crowned top jockey at Royal Ascot

“I watched this meeting with my parents and never thought this armband belonged with me. The last few days have been incredible,” said the Kerry jockey

Oisín Murphy celebrates winning the Golden Gates Stakes on board Foxes Tales during day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Picture: David Davies/PA

A single victory on the final day helped Oisin Murphy secure top jockey honours for the first time at Royal Ascot.

Five winners were enough to seal the accolade for the 25-year-old champion jockey, who clinched the coveted prize aboard Foxes Tales for King Power Racing and trainer Andrew Balding.