Dive into the searingly honest memoir from five-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy. Sacrifice offers a gripping, real-time account of a year spent at the pinnacle of horse racing, detailing the intense physical and psychological demands required to compete at the highest level.

Born prematurely, Oisin Murphy found his calling early, developing a unique gift in the saddle. This book pulls back the curtain on the life of an elite jockey, revealing the constant struggle, the unseen hours of work, the agony of weight management, and the pressures that often overshadow success.

• An incredibly honest look into the life of a professional jockey, as praised by Frankie Dettori.
• Charts Oisin Murphy's year in the saddle, balancing elite performance with personal challenges, including overcoming alcohol addiction.
• Explores the psychological turmoil, the private agony of wasting, and the vital community found within the weighing room.
• Part-autobiography, part-diary written as events unfolded, offering an immersive perspective on total obsession in the sport.

• Author: Oisin Murphy
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 240 pages
• Publication Date: May 28, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1804996966
• Dimensions: 128 x 15 x 197mm
• Weight: 500 g

This compelling memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in the fine line between elite sporting achievement and personal destruction in the demanding world of horse racing.