Johnny Murtagh

Horse Jockey

Birthday May 14, 1970

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ireland

Age 54 years old

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About

Irish flat racing jockey who has won races in eight different countries, including all the Irish Classics and all the Group 1 Races at Royal Ascot.

Before Fame

He nearly became a professional boxer before choosing jockeying.

Trivia

He starved himself to meet the weight requirements for racing.

Family Life

He and hjs wife Orla have five children.

Associated With

He and Tony McCoy are two of the finest jockeys that Ireland has produced.