She also had two stints, one for six months and another for a year, riding work in Japan.
Murphy has already recouped Scenic Rim’s purchase price and hasn’t ruled out a shot at the winter races in North Queensland next year.
“He’s due for a break after this as he doesn’t like the heat,” she said.
“We’ll see how he’s going at the time but there might be a suitable race for him up north next year.”
Murphy’s best horse in recent times was Peacock who claimed the Rockhampton and Cairns Newmarket’s in 2018.