Top Jockey Oisin Murphy at the Centre Of Car Crash Rumours

Four-time champion flat jockey Oisin Murphy has been at the centre of car crash rumours after missing rides on Sunday due to ‘travel issues’.

Murphy, 29, was back at Windsor and riding on Monday, with some reports alleging he’d been involved in a car accident.

The exact circumstances of the rumoured crash are not yet clear. It is understood that the incident may have happened just hours after Murphy rode at Leicester Racecourse on Saturday (April 26th).

But despite a statement (see below) by Thames Valley Police – the jockey involved in the crash, that led to their female enger being seriously injured, is yet to be named.

Oisin Murphy Car Crash Rumours Follow Sunday Absence

Saturday’s action saw Murphy ride a 33-1 treble across the horses he partnered for six different trainers in seven races.

But his absence was keenly felt as he missed four further rides at Southwell on Sunday.

According to the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) stewards’ report, Murphy suffered from ‘travel issues’ and was unable to attend.

But agent Gavin Horne told The Mirror: “All I know is Oisin had a car accident and that is it. He is fine and racing tonight (Windsor, Monday 28th April).”

Oisin Murphy also rode two winners – Sea Founder and Tycoon – at Windsor on Monday night.

While Murphy was also in action at Nottingham on Tuesday afternoon – but failed to ride a winner.

He’s back riding at Ascot on Wednesday, when he rides hot favourite Coltrane in the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes.

Horse Racing Fans Speculate On Social Media

While nothing has been confirmed yet, it hasn’t stopped horse racing fans from sharing theories as to what happened with Oisin Murphy’s alleged car crash.

Lot's of questions need to be asked if Oisin Murphy is confirmed to be the driver involved in the same crash that seriously injured a young woman.

What was the bullshit "travel issues" excuse given by the BHA?

Did Murphy lie or was the BHA covering it up? pic.twitter.com/GJ6b9AYOss

— Gerald Preston (@Ger_Pres) April 28, 2025

Separate reports have appealed for witnesses after a crash which left a young women seriously injured in Berkshire – but the identity of the jockey has so far not been confirmed.

All that’s been said is that a jockey was arrested after a car accident on Sunday morning, which left his female enger in hospital.

It’s been confirmed the unnamed jockey was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Plus also failing to provide a specimen for further analysis.

The jockey was then bailed pending further police investigations.

Thames Valley Police issues a statement saying

“Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious injury road traffic collision in Hermitage, West Berkshire.

“At around 12.05am on Sunday, on Marlston Road, a single vehicle, a grey Mercedes A Class, crashed into a tree. Both occupants of the vehicle required medical attention. With a woman aged in her twenties taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains at this time.

“A 29-year-old man from Hungerford has been arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He has been released on police bail.”

Why Was Oisin Murphy Banned Before?

This isn’t the first time Murphy has been caught up in controversy.

In 2019, he failed a breath test for alcohol. Though under the legal drink-driving limit, he was over the limit to ride and missed a day’s racing.

In November 2020, Murphy was banned for three months after testing positive for cocaine at a meeting in .

Murphy claimed that he had never taken cocaine himself, but tested positive after sleeping with a woman who had used the drug.

And in December 2021, he was charged by the BHA for breaching COVID-19 travel protocols.

This, and two further failed breath tests led to him being banned until February 2023.