Oisin Murphy will have his first big-race rides since returning from a 14-month ban at the Saudi Cup meeting. The three-time British Champion Jockey has been booked to ride Missed The Cut in the $1.5 million G3 Neom Turf Cup presented by Altanfeethi at the world’s most valuable racing fixture.
The two-day festival – featuring the $20 million Saudi Cup – kicks off on Friday, Feb. 24, just eight days after Murphy is allowed to return to racing following his lengthy ban.
The 2100m Neom Turf Cup presented by Altanfeethi and the Saudi Cup take place the following day. Missed The Cut’s trainer, Newmarket-based George Boughey, was quick to snap up the services of the Classic-winning jockey.
He said: “Oisin has only ridden one winner for me, but he’s obviously a fantastic rider and I’m delighted to have him on board. “I wanted someone to create a bond with the horse.