Timmy Murphy's Flat career to start at Thirsk
Wednesday 6 May 2015 16:31, UK
The second chapter of Timmy Murphy's career will begin at Thirsk on Saturday following the abandonment of Brighton after two races on Wednesday.
Grand National-winning jockey Murphy has been on the sidelines since January 2014 following a problem with a dislocated shoulder and last week announced his plans to switch to the Flat.
Having won in excess of 1,000 races over jumps, 40-year-old Murphy will not lack in the experience department.
He was booked for two rides at Brighton, but high winds eventually forced the meeting to be called off, preventing Murphy getting started.
His agent Simon Dodds said: "It was a shame what happened at Brighton, as the plan was to start off there and assess things.
"He'll now be riding at Thirsk on Saturday night. He's on Uncle Brit for Rebecca Menzies."
