Murphy is enjoying a solid meet this season following an injury sustained at Hawthorne Park in Chicago in 2003. He is in fourth place among Thoroughbred riders at Sunland Park.
Glen Murphy, the 1991 Sunland Park jockey champion, reached a milestone when he brought home his 2,000th career winner March 29.The 37-year-old rider won with Desert Sword in the 9th race at 6 1/2 furlongs. Murphy brought the favorite from off the pace for an easy score.Murphy also won the $28,600 featured allowance aboard 6-5 favorite Red Lifesaver for local owners Kirk and Judy Robison.