Timmy Murphy

Timothy James "Timmy" Murphy (born 20 August 1974 in County Kildare, Ireland)[1] is a former National Hunt and now current Flat racing jockey who overcame difficult personal problems[2] to win the 2008 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse[3] on the horse Comply or Die.[4] He recorded his 1,000th winner at Taunton on 21 January 2010. He won the Scottish Grand National on Merigo in 2010 and 2012. He was the winner of the 2005 Jump Jockey of the Year at the Lester Awards.

References

  1. ↑ Nick Townsend (4 March 2007). "Timmy Murphy: Festival haul the bonus for winning hardest race of all". The Independent.
  2. ↑ Murphy, Timmy; Donn McClean (2006). Riding the Storm:My Autobiography. Newbury: Highdown. ISBN 1-905156-27-8.
  3. ↑ Sunday Telegraph Issue no 2,443 (dated 6 April 2008)- article on Page One:"A personal triumph for national winner"
  4. ↑ Sky News-Comply Or Die Wins At Aintree



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