Oisín Murphy misses Newmarket rides after failed breathalyser test

The dual champion jockey – who started the day 11 winners ahead of William Buick in this year’s title race, which concludes at Ascot next Saturday – had been due to have five mounts at Newmarket
Oisín Murphy misses Newmarket rides after failed breathalyser test

Oisín Murphy. Photo: Tim Goode/PA

Oisín Murphy missed his rides at Newmarket on Friday after failing a racecourse breathalyser test.

The dual champion jockey – who started the day 11 winners ahead of William Buick in this year’s title race, which concludes at Ascot next Saturday – had been due to have five mounts at Newmarket, including Mise En Scene in the bet365 Fillies’ Mile.

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