OISIN MURPHY TO RIDE IN BETWAY SUMMER CUP

 

Johannesburg, 12 October 2024– The R6 Million Betway Summer Cup is Africa’s Richest Race – and is now set to attract international interest. 4Racing is thrilled to announce that the three-time British Champion jockey Oisin Murphy will be one of the jockeys for the Betway Summer Cup 2024, adding an element of international zest to Africa’s Richest Race.

“The Betway Summer Cup 2024 is flying the flag high for South African racing. The increased stakes of R6m makes this Africa’s Richest Race, which was followed up by 2023 winner Muzi Yeni’s sumptuous Singapore victory last week – and now we have the honour of welcoming a global superstar in Oisin Murphy,” said Fundi Sithebe, 4Racing CEO.

The soon-to-be crowned 2024 British champion jockey is no stranger to the international racing scene, with triumphs in Group 1 races across 8 countries. "I am really looking forward to my trip to Johannesburg. It would be a feather in my cap to win a Grade 1 race in Africa. I can't wait to meet all the racing fans," said Murphy.

Barry Irwin, the Team Valor CEO said about the champion jockey, "Oisin is my favorite British/European rider. He reminds me a lot of Bill Shoemaker, of whom it was often said that he bothered a horse less than any other jockey. Oisin is just the same. And he rides with such confidence that he transmits this feature to his mounts. It is beautiful to watch."

Murphy has his sights firmly on the Turffontein’s biggest race and is set to ride Team Valor’s Frances Ethel. Trainer, James Crawford said, “We are very grateful to Team Valor for having the filly in South Africa and the ability to achieve some good success with her.”

With 42 entries received for the race, it brings together the best of the nation's talent including a Gr1 Durban July winner, two Gr1 Betway Summer Cup winners, Royal Victory (2023) and Puerto Manzano (2022), two Gr1 Premier's Champion Challenge winners, the Gr2 SA Oaks winner, the Gr1 Woolavington 2000 winner, three Gr1 SA Derby winner and a Gr1 SA Classic winners.

The Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup is set to take place on 30 November at Turffontein Racecourse. This is now South Africa's Richest horseracing prize with a stake of R6 million – which is in keeping with the stature of this age-old race, which was first run a year after Joburg itself was founded. The 2024 theme “Silks In The City” encourages racegoers to dress up showing off their favourite colours combinations.

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Brilliant 👏 

yes classy jock

Keep him away from any parties 😅😅.
 

Oisin Murphy rode his 200th winner of the year after  Qetaifan  survived a stewards’ inquiry to claim the 6f juvenile novice stakes at Goodwood on Sunday.Murphy last rode 200 winners in a year in 2019, when he managed 220 winners, a career best, and is the only rider to have ridden 200 Flat winners in Britain this year.

Oisin Murphy's desire to conquer Flat racing's highest peaks may see a changing of priorities for the 2024 champion jockey, who will bid to finish his title-winning season on a high with Group 1 glory at Qipco British Champions Day on Saturday.