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Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy Resumes Racing After Car Accident

Murphy returned to the track Monday with a win at Windsor following a car crash that caused him to miss rides on Sunday, though details of the incident remain unclear.

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Overview

  • Oisin Murphy, a four-time champion flat jockey, was involved in a car accident late Saturday after securing a 33-1 treble at Leicester.
  • The accident led to Murphy missing four scheduled rides at Southwell on Sunday, officially cited as due to 'travel issues' by the British Horseracing Authority.
  • Despite the disruption, Murphy returned to racing on Monday at Windsor and won a maiden race aboard 13-8 favourite Sea Founder.
  • His agent, Gavin Horne, confirmed the accident but provided no further details, stating only that Murphy was uninjured and fit to race.
  • The circumstances surrounding the car crash remain under investigation, with no additional information released by Murphy or his representatives.