'An incredibly special moment' - Hometown hero Oisín Murphy set to ride at Killarney for first time

The flat racing is eyeing a big win on familair turf next week at the Festival.

HOME IS THE HERO: Oisin Murphy is crowned Champion Jockey for the fifth time. Pic: Healy Racing

Five-time British Champion flat jockey Oisín Murphy is set for an historic homecoming at Killarney's July Festival. 

A native of the town, Murphy has never ridden at the track competitively, and will make his bow on Tuesday, day two of the Kerry racecourse’s hugely popular festival.