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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Get four FREE St Leger Festival tickets with Sun Club
IT is almost time to head to the post for the Betfred St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse and we are giving all Sun Club members the chance to claim up to four FREE tickets to ANY day of the festival! The Betfred St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse is one of the most prestigious and exciting events in British horse racing. 3 Held each September, it combines world-class racing with style, entertainment, and vibrant atmosphere. This year's festival takes place from Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14. 3 The festival's highlight is the historic Betfred St Leger Stakes on Saturday, which is the final Classic of the British Flat racing season, first run in 1776. Across four days, racegoers enjoy top-class competition, live music, fine dining, and fabulous fashion, with Ladies Day being a standout social occasion. 3 Whether you are a racing enthusiast or simply love a great day out, the Betfred St Leger Festival offers unforgettable moments on and off the track. Plus, do not forget kids under 18 go free! Just bring the kids along on the day, with no need to pre-book tickets for them.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- The Independent
Champion jockey admits drink driving charge after crashing into a tree
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has admitted drink driving after he crashed his car into a tree earlier this year. Murphy, 29, appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon where he pleaded guilty to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He was not asked to plead on another count of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test at the roadside. The jockey, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was charged by postal requisition on June 19 after he drove his grey Mercedes A Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27. He will be sentenced later on Thursday. Murphy, who grew up in Killarney, Co Kerry, has been crowned UK champion jockey four times – in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. He was among the winners at the Doncaster Racecourse Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap last week, and rode five winners at Royal Ascot earlier in June.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- BBC News
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy fined £70k for drink driving
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been fined £70,000 for drink driving after crashing his car into a tree. Murphy was arrested after his Mercedes A Class left the road in Hermitage, Berkshire, at about 12.05 BST on 27 pleaded guilty at Reading Magistrates Court earlier to driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of 29-year-old was charged by postal requisition on 19 June - the day he rode two winners at Royal Ascot. He was not asked to plead on another count of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test at the roadside. Murphy, who grew up in Killarney, County Kerry, has been crowned UK champion jockey four times - in 2019, 2020, 2021 and was among the winners at the Doncaster Racecourse Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap last week. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook and X.
BreakingNews.ie
03-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Champion Irish jockey (29) admits drink driving charge after crashing into a tree
Champion Irish jockey Oisin Murphy has admitted drink driving after he crashed his car into a tree earlier this year. Murphy, 29, appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon, where he pleaded guilty to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. Advertisement He was not asked to plead on another count of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test at the roadside. The jockey, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was charged by postal requisition on June 19th after he drove his grey Mercedes A Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27th. He will be sentenced later on Thursday. Murphy, who grew up in Killarney, Co Kerry, has been crowned UK champion jockey four times – in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. Advertisement He was among the winners at the Doncaster Racecourse Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap last week, and rode five winners at Royal Ascot earlier in June.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- The Independent
Champion jockey fined £70,000 for drink driving after crashing car into tree
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has admitted drink driving and been fined £70,000 after he crashed his car into a tree earlier this year. Murphy, 29, appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon where he pleaded guilty to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He was not asked to plead on another count of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test at the roadside. The jockey, of Beales Farm Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, was charged by postal requisition on June 19 after he drove his grey Mercedes A Class off the road and into a tree in Hermitage, Berkshire, at about 12.05am on April 27. He will be sentenced later on Thursday. Murphy, who grew up in Killarney, Co Kerry, has been crowned UK champion jockey four times - in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. He was among the winners at the Doncaster Racecourse Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap last week, and rode five winners at Royal Ascot earlier in June.
