Oisin Murphy axed from rides on return from three-month cocaine ban due to ‘administrative error’

OISIN MURPHY has been axed from his rides on his big return from a three-month cocaine ban due to an ‘administrative error’.

The two-time champion jockey was due to return to action on the all weather at Lingfield today with three mounts.

Murphy was due to make his big return today but now he will have to wait a bit longer to get back in the saddle

And he is off his booked rides at Chelmsford on Saturday.

Murphy, who denied taking cocaine and had his ban reduced on a ‘sexual contact’ defence, tweeted: “At 18.50 yesterday I was personally informed by the BHA due to an administrative error I will not be able to partner my rides at Lingfield today and Chelmsford on Saturday.

“I’m currently looking into this situation with the BHA and I plan to be back on the racetrack as soon as I possibly can.

“I apologise profusely to all the owners, trainers + supporters who I’m having to let down at such late notice. It’s 128 days since my last ride in the UK.”

Murphy, 25, was set to ride Rain Gauge in the 1.30, Sky Commander in the 2.05 and He Can Dance in the 2.40 at the Surrey track.

More to follow.

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