Oisin Murphy Sacrifice : A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey Hardback Book

A GRIPPING AND INCREDIBLY HONEST INSIGHT INTO OUR SPORT, FROM ONE OF RACINGS MOST EXCITING TALENTS FRANKIE DETTORIAN ASTONISHINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF WHAT ITS LIKE BEING A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY. DAILY TELEGRAPH THE THRILLING AND SEARINGLY HONEST MEMOIR FROM FIVETIME CHAMPION JOCKEY OISIN MURPHY. Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphys life has always been one of struggle. From a young age he found communion with horses. Mesmerised by their power, their spirit, he discovered a gift for the saddle. Oisin quickly established himself as one of horseracings most prodigious talents. But reaching the pinnacle of the sport has required a highwire dance that continues to push his body and mind to their breaking point. Despite four champion jockey crowns, alcohol addiction lurked beneath the surface, and a string of misdemeanours have overshadowed his racing. Fast paced and searingly honest, Sacrifice lays bare Oisins personal struggles and immerses readers in the daily life of a jockey throughout an entire season. From the countless unseen hours of horse work to the psychological turmoil of racing, the private agony of wasting, and the vital community of the weighing room, it pulls back the curtain and examines the fine line between elite performance and personal destruction in a sport that demands nothing less than total obsession. Partautobiography, partdiary written in realtime, this incredible and immersive memoir charts Oisin Murphys year in the saddle,... | Oisin Murphy Sacrifice : A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey Hardback Book