OISIN Murphy has had “an extremely strict set of conditions and monitoring requirements” attached to his riding licence. These are effective immediately and must be adhered to at all times, says the British Horseracing Authority [BHA].

Last week Murphy, 29 and the reigning champion jockey in Britain, was fined £70,000 and banned from driving for 20 months having pleaded guilty to one count of driving a motor vehicle while over the prescribed limit of alcohol.

On Friday morning the BHA issued an update on how the conviction has impacted on Murphy’s professional riding licence.

“Since the conclusion of criminal proceedings, the BHA has been liaising extensively with Mr Murphy and his team,” the BHA statement said. “The revised conditions [on his licence] have been designed to balance the need to maintain the safety, integrity and good reputation of British racing, with ensuring that Mr Murphy has access to the appropriate support and advice so that he meets the sport’s expectations.

“BHA licensing matters and the precise details of any conditions that may be placed on an individual’s licence are a private and confidential matter between that person and the regulator.

“However, we can confirm that Mr Murphy will be subject to stringent conditions, including detailed and strict procedures relating to further enhanced testing, both on and off the racecourse.

“Mr Murphy must also engage regularly and proactively with the BHA. In addition he must alert us, within a clearly stipulated timeframe, to any change in his personal circumstances that could reasonably be said to be relevant to his position as a licensed jockey.

“The licence also includes further conditions which are private and confidential.

“All conditions, and Mr Murphy’s compliance with them, will be subject to careful monitoring and regular review. If at any time the BHA considers that any licensing condition has not been met, then we reserve the right to seek the immediate suspension or withdrawal of Mr Murphy’s licence.

“As emphasised in our statement of last week, Mr Murphy’s conduct has fallen well below the standards expected of licensed individuals. His actions - for which he has since apologised - jeopardised not only his safety, but that of his passenger and other members of the public.

“Mr Murphy, like all licensed personnel, is expected to uphold the good reputation of our sport on and off the racecourse.

“He has been reminded of his responsibility. The conditions now in place are designed to help ensure that he meets the high standards that British racing demands.”