Sacrifice

A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey

De: Oisin Murphy

Narrado por: Oisin Murphy

Brought to you by Penguin.

A GRIPPING AND SEARINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF A YEAR IN THE TURBULENT LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY, FROM FOUR-TIME CHAMPION OISIN MURPHY.

Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphy’s 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 horseracing’s most prodigious talents. But reaching the pinnacle of the sport has required a high-wire dance that continues to push his body and mind to their breaking point. Despite four champion jockey crowns, alcohol addiction lurks beneath the surface, and a string of misdemeanours have overshadowed his racing.

Fast paced and searingly honest, Sacrifice lays bare Oisin’s 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.

© Oisin Murphy 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Reseñas de la Crítica

A gripping and incredibly honest insight into our sport, from one of racing’s most exciting talents.

An astonishingly honest account of what it's like being a professional jockey.

Racing’s answer to George Best.

Blunt and engaging.

An unsparing account of the all-consuming demands jockeys face. (Donald McRae)

One of the best books I've read all year; utterly compelling.

Remarkably transparent

I truly appreciate the author’s willingness to be transparent and vulnerable. He showed great insight into the sport of horse racing and his own psyche. His observations are most appreciated. I really enjoyed this book.