Oisin Murphy 'proud' of latest title triumph

The Kerry man will be crowned champion jockey once again at Ascot on Saturday
Oisin Murphy 'proud' of latest title triumph

ITCH TO SCRATCH: Jockey Oisin Murphy will be looking to end a seven-year wait for a Champions Day win on Saturday. Picture: Healy Racing

Oisin Murphy will be crowned champion jockey of Britain once again at Ascot on Saturday, joining an elite group as a five-time title winner.

While still some way off prolific champions of yesteryear like Fred Archer, Gordon Richards, Lester Piggott and Pat Eddery, Murphy is only one behind Kieren Fallon and two ahead of both Frankie Dettori and Ryan Moore.

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