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A gripping and incredibly honest insight into our sport, from one of racing’s most exciting talents * Frankie Dettori * An astonishingly honest account of what it's like being a professional jockey. * Daily Telegraph * Racing’s answer to George Best. * Daily Telegraph * Blunt and engaging * Irish Times *

A gripping and incredibly honest insight into our sport, from one of racing’s most exciting talents—Frankie Dettori

A gripping and incredibly honest insight into our sport, from one of racing’s most exciting talents * Frankie Dettori * An astonishingly honest account of what it's like being a professional jockey. * Daily Telegraph * Racing’s answer to George Best. * Daily Telegraph * Blunt and engaging * Irish Times * An unsparing account of the all-consuming demands jockeys face. -- Donald McRae *  The Guardian  * Even for people that aren't interested in racing, this is one of the best books I've read all year; utterly compelling * Brendan O'Connor * Even for people that aren't interested in racing, this is one of the best books I've read all year; utterly compelling * Brendan O'Connor *

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Oisin Murphy grew up in Killarney in Ireland. He started riding ponies from the age of 4 and competed in show jumping before switching to flat racing. He has won two British Classics and a number of Group 1 races. He has been British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.

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