5 h. ago Racing chiefs must ban Oisin Murphy from riding immediately after drink

Chief racing correspondent David Yates, aka Newsboy, urges the BHA to do its job in the wake of the four-time champion jockey’s appearance at Reading Magistrates Court

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49 h. ago Ryan Moore guides Delacroix to Eclipse win and puts Oisin Murphy in the shade

Moore pulls off audacious move to beat OmbudsmanMurphy goes winless after drink-driving convictionIt was a frustrating and winless return to action for Oisin Murphy after a drink-driving conviction two days ago. The reigning champion jockey on the Flat and four more of the best riders in the business were confounded by the split-second brilliance of Ryan Moore aboard Delacroix, the 3-1 second-favourite, in the Group One Eclipse Stakes.Moore said afterwards that he had flipped through four different plans in the course of the 10-furlong Eclipse, and Delacroix was last and trading at three-figure odds in running as Camille Pissarro, a stable companion of Delacroix at the Aidan O’Brien yard, cruised past on his outside, keeping Moore in a pocket as he did so. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy fined £70,000 after ploughing pal’s car into a tree while drunk

The 29-year-old jockey Oisin Murphy apologised for a ‘grave error’ as he was banned from the roads for 20 months after admitting to drink-driving

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4 d. ago Oisin Murphy issues ‘sincere’ apology to passenger after crashing car while drunk

The champion jockey said in a statement that there was no excuse for his actions and that he had let a lot of people down after being fined £70,000 and banned from driving for 20 months

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4 d. ago ‘I have let a lot of people down’ – Champion jockey apologises for drink

A judge fined Oisin Murphy £70,000 and handed him a 20-month driving ban after he crashed a car into a tree while drink-driving earlier this year.

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4 d. ago Champion jockey fined £70,000 for drink driving after crashing car into tree

Oisin Murphy appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court charged with drink driving

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4 d. ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy fined £70,000 after admitting drink

He crashed a car into a tree in Berkshire earlier this year.

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4 d. ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy handed fine and driving ban after crashing car while drunk

Jockey Oisin Murphy pleaded guilty after giving a breath test which was nearly twice the legal alcohol limit, seven hours after he was arrested following a road traffic accident

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4 d. ago Champion jockey admits drink driving charge after crashing into a tree

Murphy, who grew up in Killarney, Co Kerry, has been crowned UK champion jockey four times.

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5 d. ago Champion jockey killed by horse in freak accident as tributes pour in

The tragedy unfolded at a stables on Tuesday morning

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1 week ago Oisin Murphy clear to continue riding after being charged with drink driving offence

The reigning champion jockey is due to appear in court next week in Reading after being charged over a road traffic accident in which a car hit a tree in April

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1 week ago 'He is a step ahead of the handicapper' – all Friday's racing tips

Daily Star Chief Tipster Jason Heavey thinks a well handicapped horse is a stand-out selection at Yarmouth today, while Oisin Murphy could have a fruitful trip to Doncaster

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1 week ago Jockey Oisin Murphy charged with drink driving after woman 'seriously injured' in crash

Oisin Murphy has been charged with drink driving and failing to co-operate with police after a car crash that left a woman in hospital with "serious injuries"

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1 week ago Jockey charged with drink driving after car crashes into tree

Oisin Murphy is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 3.

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1 week ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy charged with drink driving after 'serious road traffic collision' left a woman in hospital

A Thames Valley Police statement read: 'A man has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious road traffic collision in Hermitage, West Berkshire.'

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1 week ago Jockey Oisin Murphy charged with drink driving after 'serious road traffic collision'

Thames Valley Police released a statement on Thursday that the four-time British champion jockey had been charged following a car crash in April

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1 week ago Newsboy's horseracing tips for Thursday's five meetings including Leicester NAP

The in-form tipster is aiming to land this third winning nap of the week with a once-raced two-year-old running at Leicester

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1 week ago Bookies shell out £450k to help ex SAS heroes and families searching for loved ones

Betting and Gaming Council members have donated all profits from the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot - a figure that has reached a staggering £450,000 following Oisin Murphy's win

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3 w. ago ‘Keep calm and enjoy’: Italian village enlists ‘street tutors’ to ease overtourism

When Sirmione became jammed with visitors during a particularly busy May Day weekend, it proved a tipping pointIn the era of overtourism, every popular holiday destination has its tipping point.For Sirmione, a sliver of land lapped by the blue-green waters of Lake Garda, that watershed moment came during Italy’s long May Day holiday weekend, and has led the medieval Italian village to introduce “street tutors” to manage the visitor flow and ensure good behaviour. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Oisin Murphy more confident than trainer about Aussie’s Royal Ascot repeat

The champion jockey will be back aboard Asfoora when she bids to win a second King Charles III Stakes for trainer Henry Dwyer at next week's royal meeting

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