Eamon Murphy
One of three jockey brothers, Eamon Robert Murphy was born in Limerick on June 9, 1964, and was apprenticed to Eddie Harty & Kevin Prendergast.
One of three jockey brothers, Eamon Robert Murphy was born in Limerick on June 9, 1964, and was apprenticed to Eddie Harty & Kevin Prendergast.
His first winner was Havaniceday at The Curragh in September 1980 and he went on to become the champion conditional rider in 1985-86 with 37 winners.
His first winner was Havaniceday at The Curragh in September 1980 and he went on to become the champion conditional rider in 1985-86 with 37 winners.
He began riding at the age of five. He rode 12 winners on the Flat and four winners over hurdles before moving to England.
He began riding at the age of five. He rode 12 winners on the Flat and four winners over hurdles before moving to England.
His biggest wins were:
His biggest wins were:
1986: Imperial Hurdle - Insular
1986: Imperial Hurdle - Insular
1991: Mildmay of Flete - Foyle Fisherman
1991: Mildmay of Flete - Foyle Fisherman
1992: Mumm Novice Chase - Bradbury Star
1992: Mumm Novice Chase - Bradbury Star
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