Oisín Murphy relieved to secure third British jockeys’ championship
Tribal Craft ridden by Oisín Murphy finishes sixth in the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes during the Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. Picture: Steven Paston/PA
Oisín Murphy admitted relief was his overriding emotion after he was crowned champion jockey for the third successive season on Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot.
The Killarney-born rider looked set for a comfortable defence of his title a few weeks ago, but a late charge from William Buick set up a thrilling finale.
