Timmy Murphy

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Timothy James Murphy (born 20 August 1974 in County Kildare, Ireland),[1] commonly known as Timmy Murphy, is a National Hunt jockey who overcame difficult personal problems[2] to win the 2008 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree Racecourse[3] on the horse Comply or Die.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nick Townsend (4 March 2007). Timmy Murphy: Festival haul the bonus for winning hardest race of all. The Independent.
  2. ^ Murphy, Timmy; Donn McClean (2006). Riding the Storm:My Autobiography. Newbury: Highdown. ISBN 1905156278. 
  3. ^ Sunday Telegraph Issue no 2,443 (dated 6th April, 2008)- article on Page One:"A personal triumph for national winner"
  4. ^ Sky News-Comply Or Die Wins At Aintree
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