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
1989 English Greyhound Derby Favourite Kildare Ash disappointed. Ger McKenna's belief that Lartigue Note could win the final from any trap was justified because he broke well and drew clear of the field to win comfortably by 5¼ lengths from Kilcannon Bullet. 1989 English Greyhound Derby The 1989 Daily Mirror Greyhound Derby took place during May and June with the final being held on 24 June 1989 at Wimbledon Stadium. The winner was Lartigue Note and the winning owner Cathal McCarthy received £40,000. The competition was sponsored by the Daily Mirror. At Wimbledon (over 480 metres): 5¼, neck, 2¼, 1, 2¼ (lengths)<br> The distances