Oisin Murphy

Oisin Murphy (born 6 September 1995) is an Irish jockey based in the United Kingdom who competes in flat racing. He has won two British Classics and a number of Group 1 races. He has been British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025.

Early life Murphy grew up in Killarney, County Kerry. A premature baby, he weighed just 2 lb 14 oz (1.3 kg) at birth. He started riding aged four and got his own pony, Rusty, when he was seven. Murphy appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on 3 July 2025 and pleaded guilty to driving while over the alcohol limit. He was not asked to plead to the other charge. The magistrates fined him £70,000 and imposed a 20-month driving ban. Following his conviction, the BHA said that Murphy would be subject to enhanced testing both on and off the racecourse with further conditions put on his licence, the details of which would remain confidential.

Personal life

Murphy became an ambassador for QIPCO British Champions Series in 2015. He speaks Irish, English, French and German.

Major wins Murphy has won the following Group 1 or Grade 1 races.