Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy has been fined £ 70,000 for drunk driving after his car crashed into a tree.
Murphy was arrested after his Mercedes, a category left the road in Berkshire’s Hermetage on approximately 00:05 BST on 27 April.
He blamed the Magistrate Court for driving a motor vehicle while on the prescribed limit of liquor.
The 29-year-old was charged on June 19 from the postal requirement-the day he Ride two winners in Royal Escot,
They were not asked to beg to another count of failing to cooperate with an initial test on the roadside.
Murphy was also banned on driving for 20 months, and would have to re -apply for his license from the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA).
Their driving ban can be reduced by 20 weeks to participate in a drink drive rehabilitation plan by August 2026.
They were ordered to pay £ 2,000 overload and £ 85 in court fees.
Murphy had a passenger with him at the time of the accident, who was the owner of the car, the court heard. He was rushed to the hospital after the accident.
Murphy was later discharged for a breathing test at a police station at around 07:00, showing a reading of 66mg of 66mg per 100 ml per 100 ml – only twice from the legal limit.
Judge Sam Gozi, sentencing, said to Murphy: “You are lucky that neither you, your passengers, or public were injured by your actions.
“I balance with the remorse you have shown.
“You have also admitted that you have allowed the public to go down on the basis of your actions, and your colleagues in the racing world.”
The British Horsing Authority (BHA) said that Murphy would be free to continue the ride, but as a result of their punishment, the new conditions will be added to their license.
“Their conduct goes a long way from the standard that we expect from all licensed persons, in which we believe that they will represent our game for the best of their abilities.”
“This is a very serious crime, which during his commitment, Mr. Murphy threatened not only his safety but also his passengers and all other people to travel on the streets at the same time that night.”
He said that he would issue an update on his license “in the appointed time”.
Murphy, who grew up in Kilani, County Kerry, has been crowned four times in UK champion jockey – in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.
He was one of the winners in the Doncaster Race Course, which supported the racing staff week Handicap last week.
