The Lambourn-based jockey was thrilled to secure a century with an improved strike rate and is determined to lift the trophy once again on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday 16th October.
“I’m delighted to reach 100 winners in the Flat Jockeys’ Championship. So much thanks goes to all the stable staff and connections that are behind me. I really appreciate it,” Murphy said.
“I’m very fortunate to ride for great people and I’d love to be crowned champion jockey once again on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot.
“It’s fantastic that I’ve reached a century of winners in fewer rides than I’ve managed before, but William Buick and Tom Marquand are world-class riders and the hard work continues in the chase to ride winners.”
Murphy’s century of winners includes two Group 1 QIPCO British Champions Series wins, with the Andrew Balding-trained Alcohol Free at Royal Ascot (Coronation Stakes) and the Qatar Goodwood Festival (Qatar Sussex Stakes).