Sacrifice
A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey
$61.41
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
9 November 2025
Summary
A gripping and searingly honest account of a year in 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 PORTRAIT OF LIFE AS A JOCKEY” - DAILY TELEGRAPH (GREATEST BOOKS OF 2025)
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857507587 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857507583 |
| Author: | Oisin Murphy |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 9 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 428g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 163mm x 25mm |
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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 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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