Sacrifice
A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey
$28.13
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
28 June 2026
Summary
A gripping and searingly honest account of the turbulent life of a professional jockey and the personal cost of success in the high-stakes world of horseracing, from five-time champion Oisin Murphy.
“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
The thrilling and searingly honest memoir from five-tim…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804996966 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804996963 |
| Author: | Oisin Murphy |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 128mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
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 *
One of the best books I’ve read all year; utterly compelling. * Brendan O’Connor *
About The Author
Oisin Murphy
Oisin Murphy grew up in Killarney, Ireland. He began riding ponies at the age of four and competed in show jumping before transitioning to flat racing.
Murphy has achieved significant success in his career, winning two British Classics and numerous Group 1 races. He has been crowned the British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024.
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