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Not riding for his retainer today in the Listed race at Bath, but presumably that's because he's been given free rein to go where he wants in pursuit of the title, rather than because he's been a naughty boy!
Andrew Balding had / has a runner in each of the two 8.5f maidens at Nottingham, but Murphy not on either of them, possibly because they're not expected today?
Andrew Balding had / has a runner in each of the two 8.5f maidens at Nottingham, but Murphy not on either of them, possibly because they're not expected today?
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Yes, Mr C, they ran Thousand Oaks in the Listed race at Bath, but the ride was taken by their second jockey Cieren Fallon, with Murphy riding at Nottingham.
Rumours circling he glassed an apprentice when pissed last week...
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/horse-racing/7760797/champion-jockey-oisin-murph...
" Rumours circling he glassed an apprentice when pissed last week..."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-10097389/Champion-jockey-Oisin-Murphy-admits-involved-drink-related-pub-fracas.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-10097389/Champion-jockey-Oisin-Murphy-admits-involved-drink-related-pub-fracas.html
I remember posting on here pre Covid having been chatting to a couple of lads in Leopardstown who were from the same area as Murphy, and them saying he's not that well liked down there and his TV persona was 'just an act'.
To be fair to the bloodstock guy he could have got Murphy into a lot of trouble, particularly with multiple witnesses there.
Must have been well passed to hit someone in the face with a plastic glass, otherwise he'd be looking at a charge of Abh with intent and being in the slammer for 6 months at least!
Hope he learns a lesson quickly.
Hope he learns a lesson quickly.
BREAKING: Flat champion jockey Oisin Murphy has temporarily relinquished his jockeys' licence "while he engages fully with medical support" following two incidents of positive alcohol tests this year and a breach of Covid protocols in September 2020
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Obviously afraid something else gonna come out, or maybe just the weight issues,which must be a nightmare
If he was supposed to isolate on the week beginning 13th Sept, he rode 5 or 6 winners that week. That's not an oversight for me, that's cheating.
Pizzed didn't know where or who he was,so best get help finally.....
Good luck to the lad hope he can get over his addiction and get back to riding winners.
Good luck to the lad hope he can get over his addiction and get back to riding winners.
Leopards and spots, some wrong uns will always be wrong uns.
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy relinquishes licence to focus on rehabilitation.....
https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/champion-jockey-oisin-murphy-relinquishes-licence-to-focus-on-rehabilitation/196992
https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/champion-jockey-oisin-murphy-relinquishes-licence-to-focus-on-rehabilitation/196992
Will be back on the fairgrounds shortly and
riding piebalds through council estates for fun.
riding piebalds through council estates for fun.
Expect he go to the
PRIORY
Might meet up with
Kathy PRICE
PRIORY
Might meet up with
Kathy PRICE
crowley smelt alcohol on the barmaids apron from 30 yds away in gibbons trial but travelled all over country with and rode in a 1000 races with a bloke going in to rehab but had no problems with him
It’s always some big spectacle with him.
Maybe the problem isn’t drink or drugs but rather the constant need for public attention / humiliation?
Maybe the problem isn’t drink or drugs but rather the constant need for public attention / humiliation?
If he was supposed to isolate on the week beginning 13th Sept, he rode 5 or 6 winners that week. That's not an oversight for me, that's cheating. --- Yo are right. This guy isn't stupid, he knew what he was doing. Always has the right words for the press. A champion jockey disgracing the sport.
He won the title by 2. They should take those 5 off him along with the title.
Maybe Buick had his suspicions, he wasn't exactly very congratulatory of the win.
Think Matt Chapman needs another hero
Samcro >>> Murphy >>> ?
Samcro >>> Murphy >>> ?
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has relinquished his riding licence with immediate effect while he engages “fully with medical support" following charges from the BHA.
In a joint-statement with the British Horseracing Authority details of charges against Murphy for several rule breaches were released including breaking coronavirus protocols in September.
The charges are:
Breaches of Rule (J)24.6 of the Rules of Racing for misleading or attempting to mislead the BHA regarding his true location between 9 and 12 September;
Breaches of Rules (J)24.4 and (J)24.6 for accessing the racecourse in breach of the COVID-19 Requirements;
Breaches of Rule (J)19 for acting in a manner prejudicial to the proper conduct and good reputation of horseracing.
Prior to the hearing the BHA received submissions from Murphy’s legal team regarding his welfare, which were supported by medical evidence, and stated that Murphy had made a decision to relinquish his Flat Jockeys Licence whilst he engages fully with medical support.
Bearing these submissions in mind, it was agreed with Murphy’s representatives that the proposed hearing would be postponed to take place at a later date, when it is deemed appropriate considering the welfare of the champion jockey.
These matters will also be heard at the same time as two cases regarding positive tests for alcohol returned from racecourses in 2021 by Murphy, as follows:
Breach of Rule (K)55 due to the presence of alcohol in urine sample exceeding permitted threshold at Chester racecourse on 5 May 2021:
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy relinquishes licence to focus on rehabilitationBreach of Rule (K)55 due to presence of alcohol in breath samples exceeding permitted threshold at Newmarket on 8 October 2021.
Murphy said in the statement: “On returning from abroad last September in 2020 I failed to follow the Covid protocol set out by the BHA. In breaking these rules, and attempting to mislead the BHA, I’ve let my governing body down, along with trainers, owners, staff, sponsors and family for which I wish to apologise.
“In addition to this there have been two racecourse incidents linked to alcohol during 2021. It became obvious to me and to everyone else that I needed to seek serious help. In recognition of this I have relinquished my licence and will now focus on my rehabilitation. I am grateful to the BHA for agreeing to postpone the disciplinary hearing until I have been able to take these steps.
“Whether I deserve it or not, many kind people have stood by me and I really appreciate their support . I’m deeply embarrassed and regret my actions.”
The BHA and Murphy will not make any further comment on this matter, which remains an ongoing disciplinary process, until a hearing date is set.
Welfare of Murphy the priority
Tim Naylor, BHA director of integrity and regulation, said: “In regulating the sport we must always strike the balance between the importance of upholding the rules, and being mindful of the well-being of those who we regulate. The welfare of our participants is an absolute priority.
“Having received detailed submissions from his representatives, which were supported by medical evidence, and being aware of the decision made by Mr Murphy to relinquish his jockeys’ licence, we agreed that the proposed disciplinary hearing may be postponed for a short period of time.
“The charges will be considered in front of an independent disciplinary panel we anticipate in the early part of 2022. We will support his medical team in the meantime.”
Murphy was crowned champion jockey for the third successive year on Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot in October following an epic battle with William Buick.
The Killarney-born rider looked set for a comfortable defence of his title with a few weeks of the season to go – but a late charge from Buick set up a thrilling finale, with Murphy ultimately coming out on top by 153 winners to 151.
Big-race victories for Murphy in 2021 included the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood aboard Alcohol Free, with his latest top-level success coming at the Breeders’ Cup aboard Japanese mare Marche Lorraine in the Distaff.
But it has not been entirely plain sailing for the Irishman, who was forced to give up rides at Newmarket in October after failing a racecourse breathalyser test amid reports of an incident the previous night.
Earlier this year Murphy – who is the retained rider for Sheikh Fahad’s Qatar Racing operation – admitted he thought about quitting racing altogether while serving a drugs ban.
He was banned for three months in November of last year after a racecourse test, taken at Chantilly in July, found traces of cocaine in his system.
Having always strenuously denied he had taken any drugs, Murphy requested a B sample – and upon receiving the results, France Galop held a hearing where the rider’s defence of environmental contamination from a sexual encounter and scientific hair test evidence was accepted.
Qatar Racing said in a statement on Twitter it “wholeheartedly supported” Murphy’s decision.
The tweet read: “Qatar Racing wholeheartedly supports Oisin’s decision to temporarily relinquish his license whilst he tackles his health issues. It is important that he is given the space and time to gain the required treatment and we look forward to seeing him back in the saddle.
“We will make no further statement until after his BHA hearing.”
I wonder if the Priory is available "
In a joint-statement with the British Horseracing Authority details of charges against Murphy for several rule breaches were released including breaking coronavirus protocols in September.
The charges are:
Breaches of Rule (J)24.6 of the Rules of Racing for misleading or attempting to mislead the BHA regarding his true location between 9 and 12 September;
Breaches of Rules (J)24.4 and (J)24.6 for accessing the racecourse in breach of the COVID-19 Requirements;
Breaches of Rule (J)19 for acting in a manner prejudicial to the proper conduct and good reputation of horseracing.
Prior to the hearing the BHA received submissions from Murphy’s legal team regarding his welfare, which were supported by medical evidence, and stated that Murphy had made a decision to relinquish his Flat Jockeys Licence whilst he engages fully with medical support.
Bearing these submissions in mind, it was agreed with Murphy’s representatives that the proposed hearing would be postponed to take place at a later date, when it is deemed appropriate considering the welfare of the champion jockey.
These matters will also be heard at the same time as two cases regarding positive tests for alcohol returned from racecourses in 2021 by Murphy, as follows:
Breach of Rule (K)55 due to the presence of alcohol in urine sample exceeding permitted threshold at Chester racecourse on 5 May 2021:
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy relinquishes licence to focus on rehabilitationBreach of Rule (K)55 due to presence of alcohol in breath samples exceeding permitted threshold at Newmarket on 8 October 2021.
Murphy said in the statement: “On returning from abroad last September in 2020 I failed to follow the Covid protocol set out by the BHA. In breaking these rules, and attempting to mislead the BHA, I’ve let my governing body down, along with trainers, owners, staff, sponsors and family for which I wish to apologise.
“In addition to this there have been two racecourse incidents linked to alcohol during 2021. It became obvious to me and to everyone else that I needed to seek serious help. In recognition of this I have relinquished my licence and will now focus on my rehabilitation. I am grateful to the BHA for agreeing to postpone the disciplinary hearing until I have been able to take these steps.
“Whether I deserve it or not, many kind people have stood by me and I really appreciate their support . I’m deeply embarrassed and regret my actions.”
The BHA and Murphy will not make any further comment on this matter, which remains an ongoing disciplinary process, until a hearing date is set.
Welfare of Murphy the priority
Tim Naylor, BHA director of integrity and regulation, said: “In regulating the sport we must always strike the balance between the importance of upholding the rules, and being mindful of the well-being of those who we regulate. The welfare of our participants is an absolute priority.
“Having received detailed submissions from his representatives, which were supported by medical evidence, and being aware of the decision made by Mr Murphy to relinquish his jockeys’ licence, we agreed that the proposed disciplinary hearing may be postponed for a short period of time.
“The charges will be considered in front of an independent disciplinary panel we anticipate in the early part of 2022. We will support his medical team in the meantime.”
Murphy was crowned champion jockey for the third successive year on Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot in October following an epic battle with William Buick.
The Killarney-born rider looked set for a comfortable defence of his title with a few weeks of the season to go – but a late charge from Buick set up a thrilling finale, with Murphy ultimately coming out on top by 153 winners to 151.
Big-race victories for Murphy in 2021 included the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood aboard Alcohol Free, with his latest top-level success coming at the Breeders’ Cup aboard Japanese mare Marche Lorraine in the Distaff.
But it has not been entirely plain sailing for the Irishman, who was forced to give up rides at Newmarket in October after failing a racecourse breathalyser test amid reports of an incident the previous night.
Earlier this year Murphy – who is the retained rider for Sheikh Fahad’s Qatar Racing operation – admitted he thought about quitting racing altogether while serving a drugs ban.
He was banned for three months in November of last year after a racecourse test, taken at Chantilly in July, found traces of cocaine in his system.
Having always strenuously denied he had taken any drugs, Murphy requested a B sample – and upon receiving the results, France Galop held a hearing where the rider’s defence of environmental contamination from a sexual encounter and scientific hair test evidence was accepted.
Qatar Racing said in a statement on Twitter it “wholeheartedly supported” Murphy’s decision.
The tweet read: “Qatar Racing wholeheartedly supports Oisin’s decision to temporarily relinquish his license whilst he tackles his health issues. It is important that he is given the space and time to gain the required treatment and we look forward to seeing him back in the saddle.
“We will make no further statement until after his BHA hearing.”
I wonder if the Priory is available "
It will be, celebrities can get away with owt by playing the victim card. He likes a drink and a toot, lots of people do but they'd be sacked for repeated offences.
Interesting he's doing this while now so he'll be back in time for the flat season, yet he'll be congratulated by the usual sycophants in racing for doing so. I posted a long time ago about a chat I had at the races with some people who were from his town and they said he's not the person you see on TV. They couldn't have wished him less luck going forward which said a lot. Very overrated jockey as well.
I thought his ride on Kameko where it burst out of the stalls, led the rail, and had every chance of dictating the pace, then he yanked it back and subsequently lost, was very poor. Before that I'd been a big fan.
He obviously has huge mental issues and whilst I abhor how he is repeatedly letting racing (and his employers down - I thought when they so publicly backed him that they might regret it ) I feel sorry for him too. He probably can't change.
He obviously has huge mental issues and whilst I abhor how he is repeatedly letting racing (and his employers down - I thought when they so publicly backed him that they might regret it ) I feel sorry for him too. He probably can't change.
mjk is spot on already the world and his dog in racing and social media are praising oisin for being so brave and confronting his issues
Lots of burglars have recidivist behaviour, I don't feel sorry for them any more than him, change your habits or plss off imo.
Your right MJK, I don't think its much of a secret.
Much less sympathy for him now he is no longer a teenager and should know better. I wonder who will be the jockey of choice for Balding next season if Oisin fails to come back? Fallon will get the Qatar racing rides but Probert might get the rest.
For Murphy to hand his license in, I’d say a ban is coming.
Probably caught again for drugs. Easy to just hand it in before he’s forced to anyway.
Probably caught again for drugs. Easy to just hand it in before he’s forced to anyway.
OM always reminded me of a young Hurricane in manner etc, but he may have the same demons 
Take as long as he likes, and spare us of the incessant excuses. We ain't retards!
If you want a Break you don't hand in you're licence. The only reason you hand in you're license is if you think it will be taken off you. He has obviously been advised to hand it in.
why are all the usual suspects wishing a bloke well, who 4 times [ that we no of ] has been caught endangering his fellow riders and public on a racecourse by turning up for work pished or coked up,should be kicked out of the game for good,its not even a difficult decision,chappers he,s been SHOW JUMPING who gives a fook
What was the off-the cuff reference used by the wife of his retained trainer to describe him prior to his landing the retainer with the Sheikh? Something "primate" (I think).
Indeed. You'd relinquish something before it was taken away. The young man has got away with it too many times. I think the BHA have been ****-footing for fear of incurring the wrath of his well-heeled employer, and image of the sport; Mr Dunne got 18 months.
Indeed. You'd relinquish something before it was taken away. The young man has got away with it too many times. I think the BHA have been ****-footing for fear of incurring the wrath of his well-heeled employer, and image of the sport; Mr Dunne got 18 months.
https://twitter.com/gcunning12/status/1473697698444365824
Delighted to see someone else call out the nonsense spouted by Forristal over this and the Dunne Debacle
Delighted to see someone else call out the nonsense spouted by Forristal over this and the Dunne Debacle
It's actually an excellent piece by Richard Forristal, asking why no action was taken by the BHA for seven months after the breach of the permitted alcohol levels at Chester in May.
He also points out that it's not just in this country where he is seemingly being given some leeway / leniency, but also in France, highlighting the effective ban he received of three months, rather than the usual six, after they accepted his explanation for the cocaine positive test.
He concludes by saying that Murphy's employer through Qatar Racing, has become one of Flat racing's most generous benefactors, and Murphy its poster boy. Treating him that way is serving no-one well.
He also points out that it's not just in this country where he is seemingly being given some leeway / leniency, but also in France, highlighting the effective ban he received of three months, rather than the usual six, after they accepted his explanation for the cocaine positive test.
He concludes by saying that Murphy's employer through Qatar Racing, has become one of Flat racing's most generous benefactors, and Murphy its poster boy. Treating him that way is serving no-one well.
It appears that it is more than just a one off,but a much more regular occurrence.
He's not actually a brilliant jockey a good jockey and that's about it,thirty/forty years ago, he would have been a journeyman.
He's not actually a brilliant jockey a good jockey and that's about it,thirty/forty years ago, he would have been a journeyman.
On reflection George, the article and you make valid points.
Racingqueen, when you read the article, you get the sense that had it been a journeyman jockey, they would have had the book thrown at them by now, yet Murphy would appear to have been receiving 'preferential treatment'. Now why would that be?
And had they dealt with the Chester offence at the time, it's likely Buick would now be champion jockey.
And had they dealt with the Chester offence at the time, it's likely Buick would now be champion jockey.
spot on George. And if Murphy had abided by quarantine rules he'd have ridden 5 fewer winners which again would've meant Buick would be champion.
^^ This would explain Buick's reticence on the final day to say anything good about him: he obviously knew that had justice been done,he'd be the champion jockey
Kieren Fallon was hounded, he was a Saint by comparison
should definitely lose the jockeys championship as he rode several winners during the days he should have been isolating
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