Oisin Murphy has a big race to look forward to as he returns to the saddle after being lined up for a partnership miss the cut in the Neom Turf Cup (G3) in Saudi Arabia.
The three-time champion jockey is coming to the end of a 14-month suspension imposed by the UK Horseracing Authority for breaching COVID rules and for conduct damaging to the sport’s reputation, as well as two attempts positive alcohol test.
Murphy has been building a new relationship with Newmarket coach George Boughey, whose Missed The Cut will take place in Riyadh on February 25, nine days after the equestrian completed his entry ban. February 16th.
“Oisin was a great jockey and I wanted someone who could bond with the horse,” Boughey said. “The only thing Missed The Cut has been missing so far is consistency because he’s been ridden by so many different riders.
“I don’t think Oisin is bound to ride any horses at the moment in races like these, and Ryan Moore and William Buick have ridden all of my horses when they can, by admission. of their own, they won’t be able to drive Missed The Cut when summer rolls around. Given we’re looking for a certain stability, Oisin fits the bill.”
George Boughey International Oisin Murphy Purebred racing Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Cup 2023
