Overview

• Murphy described his April crash as “a nightmare for everyone involved” in his first public comments since pleading guilty to drink-driving.
• He confirmed that the female passenger in his Mercedes is “really well,” resolving earlier confusion over her condition.
• The four-time champion jockey accused sections of the media of bullying and spreading misinformation about the incident.
• Murphy remains the leader of the jockeys’ championship while racing under strict BHA conditions following a £70,000 fine and a 20-month driving ban.
• He expressed gratitude to the British Horseracing Authority for its support and vowed to comply fully with detailed on- and off-course testing procedures.