'I didn't sleep on Tuesday night' - Oisin Murphy rues the one that got away

Listen: champion jockey Oisin Murphy always has plenty to say and isn't afraid to say it

Oisin Murphy: had a fantastic week at Royal Ascot, but there was one ride he wishes he could have againCredit: George Selwyn

Oisin Murphy admitted he was unable to sleep after losing on the Queen's King's Lynn in Tuesday's King's Stand Stakes, but spoke of his joy at being crowned top jockey at Royal Ascot for the first time in a week of high emotion.

A Group 1 success on Alcohol Free was among five wins for the champion jockey, who could have had six but for Dragon Symbol losing the Commonwealth Cup in the stewards' room.

Murphy got a four-day ban for that ride but ended the week two wins clear of closest title rival William Buick, who scored three times at the meeting but faces an 11-day suspension for his use of the whip in winning the Ascot Stakes.

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Maddy PlayleDigital journalist

Published on 20 June 2021inNews

Last updated 20:37, 20 June 2021

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