Sebastian Murphy

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Sebastian Murphy (Born 1990 in Ballarat, Victoria) is an Apprentice Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

Sebastian is the son of Champion Australian jockey Gary Murphy and is currently working under Ballarat trainer Darren Weir.[1].

Murphy rode in the 2007 Melbourne Cup[2] abord Bart Cummings horse, Dolphin Jo.

Murphy is currently racked fifth overall in Australia for 2008 and is the leading Australian Apprentice.[3]

Sebastian Murphy won his first Group 1 race on Saturday the 7th of June when he rode Mr Baritone to victory in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Racing Victoria Limited - Apprentice Jockeys In Victoria
  2. ^ Racing and Sports - Melbourne Cup 2007, Flemington Australian Spring Carnival
  3. ^ The Virtual FormGuide - Jockey Directory - Sebastian Murphy
  4. ^ http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23832406-11088,00.html

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