Johnny Murtagh
- January 4, 2024
- Horse Jockey
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Johnny Murtagh |
| Occupation | Horse Jockey |
| Date Of Birth | May 14, 1970(1970-05-14) |
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Cavan |
| Country | Ireland |
| Birth City | County Cavan |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Johnny Murtagh Biography
| Name | Johnny Murtagh |
| Birthday | May 14 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Cavan |
| Home Town | County Cavan |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Orla Murtagh |
Johnny Murtagh is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on May 14, 1970 in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland. Irish Flat racing jockey has been a winner in races across eight nations, including all the Irish Classics as well as all Group 1 Races at Royal Ascot.
The duo of He and Tony McCoy are two of the finest jockeys that Ireland has produced. are two of the best jockeys Ireland is producing.
Murtagh rode his first winner, Chicago Style, at Limerick in 1987.
He became stable jockey to Oxx in 1992, and from then until his departure in 2003, rode 18 Group One winners for the Oxx’s leading owner, the Aga Khan.
He and his spouse Orla are parents to five kids.
Johnny Murtagh Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Horse Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Johnny Murtagh is one of the richest Horse Jockey from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Murtagh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was close to becoming professional boxer, but he chose to play jockey.
He was starving himself to reach the weight requirements required for racing.
Johnny Murtagh (born 14 May 1970) is an Irish flat racing jockey and trainer from Bohermeen, Kells, County Meath. He has won many of the major flat races in Europe, including all the Irish Classics, all the Group 1 Races at Royal Ascot, The Derby, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and Europe’s biggest race the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. He has also been Irish flat racing Champion Jockey five times.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Johnny Murtagh Dating?
According to our records, Johnny Murtagh married to Orla Murtagh. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Murtagh’s is not dating anyone.
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In the same RTÉ interview, Johnny stated that he knew riding was for him as soon as he stepped into the world of horses. From the trial, he got on the ten-month training course, and within a year, he was apprenticed to John Oxx, one of Ireland’s leading trainers.
Facts & Trivia
Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Johnny Murtagh celebrates birthday on May 14 of every year.
Where does Johnny Murtagh train his horses?
He was also Irish flat racing Champion Jockey five times. As a trainer, based at stables near Kildare , he has saddled a winner at Royal Ascot and an Irish Classic winner.
Is Johnny Murtagh retired?
Johnny Murtagh, one of the outstanding big-race jockeys of recent years, is to retire from race-riding to concentrate on his training career. The 43 -year-old jockey was Irish champion rider five times and as a multiple Group One race winner is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of the modern era.
How old is Johnny Murtagh?
52 years (May 14, 1970)
How many children does Johnny Murtagh have?
It’s a family affair: Johnny and Orla Murtagh with their children (l-r): Charles (17), Caroline (18), Tom (9), Lauren (13) and Grace (9).
How many winners did Johnny Murtagh ride?
Cazoo Derby: Johnny Murtagh on his three winners.