Punters Left Confused
Cameras caught an unusual moment after jockey Oisin Murphy won a big race in Kentucky. As he celebrated his victory, rival jockey John Velazquez appeared to tickle Murphy on the bum. The incident left viewers scratching their heads.
Victory for Mawj
Oisin Murphy flew to the US for the return of 1000 Guineas heroine Mawj. The Godolphin-owned filly had not raced since May, but she made an impressive comeback in the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes. Murphy led from the front and the duo never looked back.
£245,000 Prize
The victory was worth a cool £245,000 for trainer Saeed bin Suroor and his team. The race was a major success for them, but the incident with Velazquez caught more attention.
Confused Punters React
Viewers were left bewildered by the tickling incident. Some speculated that Velazquez was simply congratulating Murphy, while others found it amusing. One punter posted a clip of the incident and wrote, "Johnny, what ya doing?"
Busy Schedule for Murphy
Murphy's win in Kentucky came just hours after his Group 2 win aboard Matilda Picotte at Newmarket. He then flew to the US and notched his 500th Group win for trainer Bin Suroor. It has been an impressive season for Murphy.
An 'Amazing Achievement'
Godolphin praised Murphy's victory as an "amazing achievement." The team had a relatively quiet season, but Murphy's success has been a bright spot for them.
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