Oisin Murphy is an Irish jockey, born on 6 September 1995, who rides in flat racing and is based in Britain. He grew up in Killarney in County Kerry, started riding at the age of four, and in October 2012, aged seventeen, moved to England to join Andrew Balding's yard at Kingsclere in Berkshire. He was crowned British Champion Apprentice in 2014 and later British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025. His first British Classic came in June 2020 when Kameko won the 2000 Guineas, and he added the 1000 Guineas on Mawj in 2023. He has also won Group 1 races abroad, including the Japan Cup, the Dubai Turf and the Hong Kong Vase. His career has included disciplinary bans from the British Horseracing Authority and a 2025 conviction for driving over the alcohol limit.
Facts
Medals or Titles Band Connections
Competed In
Source Oisin Murphy (Wikipedia)
Source Oisin Murphy (Wikipedia)
Plays
Source Oisin Murphy (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Nationality
Also in Geography Atlas: the nationality of this subject.
Source Oisin Murphy (Wikipedia)Lead, nationalityQuote, Lead, nationality
Oisin Murphy (born 6 September 1995) is an Irish jockey based in Britain who competes in flat racing.
Sources
1. Oisin Murphy (Wikipedia)
Lead
Oisin Murphy (born 6 September 1995)
Lead, medals or titles band
He has been British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025.
Categories
Irish male equestrians
Lead, nationality
Oisin Murphy (born 6 September 1995) is an Irish jockey based in Britain who competes in flat racing.
Competed In: 2000 Guineas Stakes, Career, 2019 to 2023
Murphy achieved his first British Classic win in June 2020, when Kameko won the postponed 2000 Guineas.
Competed In: 1000 Guineas Stakes, Career, 2019 to 2023
Three months later and he secured a second Classic with victory on Mawj in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.