Amy Murphy Announces Plan to Relocate to Chantilly

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Amy Murphy is set to relocate her entire operation to Chantilly, France ahead of the upcoming Flat season, the trainer announced in a statement on her X feed (@almracing) on Monday.

Based on the Hamilton Road in Newmarket since saddling her first runner under Rules in September 2016, Murphy initially rented Hamilton Stables from Michael Wigham, before moving to the nearby Southgate Stables following the purchase of that yard in May 2018.

The 32-year-old enjoyed notable success during her time in Newmarket, both on the Flat and over jumps. The high-class Kalashnikov (Ire) (Kalanisi {Ire}) was one of the first horses to really put his trainer on the map, with his wins including the G1 Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree in April 2019, while Pride Of America (Fr) (American Post {GB}) has been one of the flagbearers on the Flat, with the 2023 John Smith's Cup featuring among his seven victories for the stable.

In 2022, Murphy launched a satellite yard near Chantilly and it was that experience which has informed her decision to make a permanent move, with the trainer citing the prize-money on offer in France as a key factor.

“As of February 2025, I will be leaving England and relocating to Chantilly in France,” said Murphy, who saddled a total of 33 winners on the Flat in Britain in 2024. “We've obviously had a great time here in England, in the 10 years we've been training here, and we're looking forward to the opportunities that are going to arise as we make this exciting move across the water.

“[Racing in] France is ever evolving and has great prize-money levels. That's the main draw as to why we're moving and, whilst we've attacked it on a small level, I now believe that I want to have a good go at making a successful career based in France.”

She added, “I'm really lucky that some of my incredible team here at Southgate Stables will be joining me in Chantilly. Lots of our owners are following us and we're looking forward to, hopefully, showing them a new side to racing. It's exciting for everybody and the facilities are second to none. There's everything you could ever dream to have as a trainer on our doorstep in Chantilly.

“I'm young, I'm ambitious, and I want to keep building my career. Saturdays are the places that we want to be and I hope that this move will help us compete in the big races and on the big stage.”

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