Overview

• Murphy’s Mercedes A-Class crashed into a tree near Hermitage, West Berkshire on April 27, seriously injuring his passenger.
• A breath test at a police station around 7am recorded 66mg per 100ml of breath, nearly twice the legal limit.
• The court imposed a 20-month driving disqualification, which could be reduced by 20 weeks if he completes a drink-drive rehabilitation course by August 2026.
• The British Horseracing Authority has said it will add further conditions to his riding licence, with details to be referred to its Licensing Committee.
• Murphy flew to New York to partner New Century in Friday’s Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational and currently leads the 2025 jockeys’ championship.