I was concerned finding a way out at the top of the stretch, it took a 100 yards to find top gear and when I drew level with Johnny (Murtagh) I knew it was number seven 
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Quotes about Johnny Murtagh
People say that he might not handle Longchamp but Johnny (Murtagh) felt he didn't make enough use of him the last day. Johnny felt that, I'm not saying that's right, but he wanted him to run here.
was said
in Irish Times
She had a bit of a headache after bashing her head in France but she's recovered well and Johnny Murtagh takes the ride at the weekend
said Andy Stewart
No final decision has been taken on which of them Johnny (Murtagh) will ride. It could be the Duke, but it's not certain yet.
was said
in Irish Times
We might put Robbie Colgan on Leg Spinner and, hopefully, Johnny Murtagh might ride Arc Bleu.
was said
in Mirror.co.uk
We are looking at running Macarthur and Red Rock Canyon in addition to Duke Of Marmalade. Mount Nelson won't be running. Johnny (Murtagh) rides Duke Of Marmalade, while Seamie (Heffernan) will be on Macarthur. Colm (O'Donoghue) rides Red Rock Canyon.
was said
in Sky Sports
At the moment Galactic Star is running and we've got Johnny Murtagh for him
said Bruce Raymond
in Sky Sports
Johnny (Murtagh) has to work hard at it too but he's had good horses to keep him going along the road. Kevin hasn't had that until recently. But he's not one to talk about it himself.
was said
in Irish Times
With Aidan having five in the field, Johnny Murtagh’s ride selection was always going to be extremely telling and while other Ballydoyle runners are currently friendless in the betting, King of Rome is all the rage.
said Kate Miller
in Wales Online
We rang round to see who was there and we've got Johnny Murtagh. He's one of the best jockeys in Europe. You've got to have bottle for those big races and he's got plenty.
was said
in Sky Sports
