Sebastian Murphy

Sebastian Murphy (born 1990 in Ballarat, Victoria) is an apprentice Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

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He is the son of Champion Australian jockey Garry Murphy and is currently working under Ballarat trainer Darren Weir.[1]

Murphy rode in the 2007 Melbourne Cup[2] aboard the Michael Moroney trained horse, Sarrera.

Murphy is currently ranked fourth overall in Australia for 2008 and is the leading Australian Apprentice.[3]

Winner of 2009 Stradbroke Handicap
Mr Baritone - 2008 winner - Stradbroke Handicap

Sebastian Murphy won his first Group 1 race on Saturday 7 June when he rode the Mike Moroney trained Mr Baritone to victory in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.[4]

References
  1. Racing Victoria Limited – Apprentice Jockeys In Victoria
  2. Racing and Sports - Melbourne Cup 2007, Flemington Australian Spring Carnival
  3. The Virtual FormGuide – Jockey Directory – Sebastian Murphy
  4. The rare certainty of Murphy's lore | Herald Sun


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