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Sat 11 Nov 2009Murtagh crowned champion
JOHNNY MURTAGH was crowned champion flat jockey for 2009 at Dundalk last night after a titanic struggle with Pat Smullen. Murtagh, previously champion in 1995, 1996 and 1998, finished the season on the 93-winner mark.
“It’s been nip and tuck all year with Pat. He’s been champion for many years and wasn’t going to give it up without a fight. He’s been a great champion and to come out on top of all the jockeys riding in Ireland is very special. It’s a big privelege to finish top of the pile,” said the Ballydoyle jockey.
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