Sacrifice: A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey

Born prematurely—weighing less than a bag of sugar—Oisín Murphy’s life has always been one of struggle. From a young age, he found communion with horses. Mesmerized by their power and spirit, he discovered a natural gift for the saddle.

Oisín quickly established himself as one of horse racing’s most prodigious talents. But reaching the pinnacle of the sport required a high-wire act that pushed his body and mind to their limits. Despite winning three consecutive champion jockey titles, alc...