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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Oisin Murphy breaks silence after £70,000 drink-drive ban and jets out of Britain for huge £330,000 ride
OISIN MURPHY is jetting out of Britain a day after his £70,000 drink-drive ban and grovelling apology for a late night car crash. The four-time champion jockey was given the massive fine and 20-month disqualification at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday following his guilty plea. Murphy smashed his Mercedes into a tree in Hermitage, Berkshire, and left a female passenger with 'serious injuries' just after midnight on April 27. The BHA have confirmed the 29-year-old Irishman is free to continue riding. And he has the chance to get back almost half of his fine in one go thanks to a money-spinning ride in the US on Friday night. Murphy heads to New York for the leg up on Qatar Racing-owned New Century in the Belmont Derby at Saratoga, where victory in the 10.45pm BST contest is worth £330,000. Should Murphy oblige on the well-backed 7-4 favourite he could expect roughly ten per cent of the winnings - around £30,000. He won't spend long in the US though. Murphy is right back into the thick of things at Sandown on Saturday for their brilliant Coral-Eclipse card. He'll fly overnight from the States and land in time for the ride on Royal Ascot winner Adrestia in the 1.50 at the Surrey track. That's the first of seven rides on the day, the highlight being 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in the Eclipse itself. Murphy released a statement on X on Thursday evening after his guilty plea. He said: "I would like to sincerely apologise for my actions. "I know that drink driving is unacceptable and there is no excuse for what I did. "I have let a lot of people down. "I particularly want to apologise to my passenger and her family. "Due to the police investigation, I have so far been able to share only minimal details of my offence with the British Horseracing Authority. "I will now be fully co-operative with their enquiries. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I was going mental!' says Royal Ascot punter after bagging huge win from ‘incredible' £10 bet
The fortunate flutter was entirely based off tips inside a betting shop STABLE INCOME 'I was going mental!' says Royal Ascot punter after bagging huge win from 'incredible' £10 bet ONE lucky punter has landed himself £14,158 from a spectacular £10 bet at Royal Ascot. The plucky racegoer stuck a tenner on a three-horse bet to earn himself the hefty payday on Friday. Advertisement 2 One lucky punter made over £14k from this £10 bet The customer backed Venetian Sun in the Albany Stakes, Never Let Go in Sandringham Stakes and Adrestia in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes in a £5 each-way treble. All three horses didn't just place, but actually WON their respective races. The punter, who had backed the trio at 10/1, 16/1 and 6/1, will have been in shock after only deciding to back the horses thanks to the tips in the Ladbrokes shop he went into. He told Ladbrokes: "I just went with the tips in the Ladbrokes shop! Advertisement READ MORE IN RACING ROYAL RUMBLE Moment smartly-dressed Royal Ascot racegoers hurl punches in vicious brawl "I couldn't believe it when I was on for the win going into the final race. "I was watching the Holyroodhouse and thought if Adrestia gets out, she's not getting caught. I was going mental!' While Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'After punters left us with our tail between our legs the previous day, this customer landed one of the bets of Royal Ascot on a day when upsets might have otherwise left us smiling. Congratulations on an incredible win. 'They'll never let go of this memory – and might already be planning a fitting trip to Venice with their winnings!' Advertisement Elsewhere at Ascot there was chaos when winning horse Lazzat almost drop-kicked a groundsworker in the head after getting loose and going mad. The Wathnan-owned sprinter just bagged more than half a million quid for winning the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes over six furlongs. Chaos at Royal Ascot as winning horse Lazzat goes mad and almost KOs groundsworker with kick But when jockey James Doyle was about to be interviewed by ITV, the 9-2 winner appeared to get spooked by a cloth being raised in front of him. Like a red rag to a bull, the fired-up four-year-old dumped Doyle to the turf, turned round and then galloped off down the track. Advertisement 2 James Doyle was thrown off horse Lazzat in chaotic scenes at Royal Ascot Credit: AFP FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I was going mental!' says Royal Ascot punter after bagging huge win from ‘incredible' £10 bet
ONE lucky punter has landed himself £14,158 from a spectacular £10 bet at Royal Ascot. The plucky racegoer stuck a tenner on a three-horse bet to earn himself the hefty payday on Friday. 2 One lucky punter made over £14k from this £10 bet The customer backed Venetian Sun in the Albany Stakes, Never Let Go in Sandringham Stakes and Adrestia in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes in a £5 each-way treble. All three horses didn't just place, but actually WON their respective races. The punter, who had backed the trio at 10/1, 16/1 and 6/1, will have been in shock after only deciding to back the horses thanks to the tips in the Ladbrokes shop he went into. He told Ladbrokes: "I just went with the tips in the Ladbrokes shop! READ MORE IN RACING "I couldn't believe it when I was on for the win going into the final race. "I was watching the Holyroodhouse and thought if Adrestia gets out, she's not getting caught. I was going mental!' While Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'After punters left us with our tail between our legs the previous day, this customer landed one of the bets of Royal Ascot on a day when upsets might have otherwise left us smiling. Congratulations on an incredible win. 'They'll never let go of this memory – and might already be planning a fitting trip to Venice with their winnings!' Most read in Horse Racing Elsewhere at Ascot there was chaos when The Wathnan-owned sprinter just bagged more than half a million quid for winning the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes over six furlongs. Chaos at Royal Ascot as winning horse Lazzat goes mad and almost KOs groundsworker with kick But when jockey Like a red rag to a bull, the fired-up four-year-old dumped Doyle to the turf, turned round and then galloped off down the track. 2 James Doyle was thrown off horse Lazzat in chaotic scenes at Royal Ascot Credit: AFP FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
"I was going mental!' says Royal Ascot punter who turned £10 into £14,000
Bets are going on for the final day of Royal Ascot 2025 and one punter is still celebrating some amazing results on day four after backing Venetian Sun, Never Let Go and Adrestia in a £10 acca A Royal Ascot punter is celebrating after an astonishing £10 bet paid out more than £14,000. The racing fan placed a £5 each-way acca on day four winners Venetian Sun (7-1), Never Let Go (22-1) and Adrestia (10-1). Ladbrokes reported how the customer picked out the horses from looking at the selections from information available in their Braintree branch. Wishing to remain anonymous, they said: "I just went with the tips in the shop! I couldn't believe it when I was on for the win going into the final race. I was watching the last race and thought if Adrestia gets out, she's not getting caught. I was going mental!' The run of luck started on the good to firm course when Karl Burke-trained juvenile Venetian Sun sprinted six furlongs for the Group Three Albany Stakes. That event was the first of seven run at 2.30pm, so the punter had to wait two-and-a-half hours before seeing if their luck would continue. But remarkably it did, with 22-1 outsider Never Let Go finishing strongly on the far side under Kieran Shoemark in the 5pm Sandringham Stakes. It was a welcome winner for the jockey, who until recently rode the top horses for John and Thady Gosden, a pair who saddled Group One stars Field Of Gold and Ombudsman this week. "I'm relieved, I needed a winner," said Shoemark. "It has been a tough six weeks or so." The jockey's triumphant effort on Ed Walker's filly was then followed by Adrestia making a successful late dash in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes. The winnings amounted to £14,158 and Ladbrokes spokesperson Cal Gildart said: 'After punters left us with our tail between our legs the previous day, this customer landed one of the bets of Royal Ascot on a day when upsets might have otherwise left us smiling. Congratulations on an incredible win. 'They'll never let go of this memory – and might already be planning a fitting trip to Venice with their winnings!'
