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14th November 2013
11:44am GMT

On the Creative Review site, Murphy explains how he got the shot and its meaning.
“I set up at the side of the racecourse and pulled in the jockeys as they finished their races,” Murphy says. “I was keen to include Katie. I wanted to show both her femininity and the toughness of spirit she requires to compete against the best riders in one of the most demanding disciplines in horse racing.”
Katie is the daughter of Irish trainer Ted Walsh and younger sister of Ruby Walsh. Murphy collected £12,000 for the portrait.