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The main contenders trying to steal the Flat jockeys' championship crown from Oisin Murphy
Maddy Playle talks to the riders desperate for title success

Oisin Murphy was crowned Britain's champion Flat jockey for the fourth time last year, but he will face rivals new and old this time around. Here's everything you need to know about the opposition, including their own thoughts on a potential title challenge . . .
Rossa Ryan

Ryan says . . .
"We're all going for it, but it depends on luck and if you can get rolling early. I'll do what I've done every year and just keep tipping away and if we can be there with a squeak, fantastic, and if we can't, I won't cry over it.
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