Ernie Johnson (jockey) 1979, 49 in 1980, 29 in 1981, 46 in 1982, to 27 in 1983. In the 1980 Epsom Oaks, Johnson rode The Dancer, on whom he had won a race at Newbury as a 2 year old, for Major Dick Hern. Hern's stable jockey, Willie Carson, also had the choice of Cheshire Oaks winner Shoot A Line and Musidora Stakes winner Bireme. He elected to ride Bireme, who won by 2 lengths from Vielle, with The Dancer in 3rd. Johnson made much of the running until two furlongs out and was possibly a shade unlucky - The Dancer was partially
2017 New Zealand Derby leading New Zealand syndicators Te Akau Racing, as well as for trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards. Autridge was the favourite to win the race as a jockey in 1981 aboard the undefeated Altitude, who suffered a catastrophic and fatal haemorrhage. It was the second Derby win for champion jockey Opie Bosson, who won the race in 2015 aboard Mongolian Khan. Further details of the winner, Gingernuts: Early-season appearances in 2013–14 prior to running in the Derby. Subsequent wins at Group 1 level by runners in the 2017 New Zealand Derby. 2017 New Zealand Derby The 2017 New Zealand Derby