Oisin Murphy reckons he's got the best book of rides he's ever had on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot, headed by Tamfana.
Murphy, who will collect his fourth Jockeys' Championship trophy at Ascot at the meeting and will be seen in action on Betway Summer Cup Day at Turffontein on Saturday 30 November when he will ride Frances Ethel in the R6-million race, spoke about having a ride in each of the races on Champions Day this weekend.
Asked for his best chance, he quickly nominated David Menuisier's Tamfana in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, a filly he had to sit and watch winning the Group 1 Virgin Bet Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on her last start as he was on See The Fire.
Murphy had previously won on the daughter of Soldier Hollow at Sandown and the partnership will be reunited at Ascot.
“I've got a strong book of rides,” Murphy said. “Probably the best book of rides I've had on Champions Day to date.
“Tamfana would be my best chance on the card in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and she has a lovely draw as well. She's drawn beside Charyn, so she's in nine and he's in eight.
“She's really uncomplicated, as we know and David Menuisier gave me a text last night to say he's delighted with her and that she's really fresh at the moment.
This story is from the October 18, 2024 edition of The Citizen.
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