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
Charles Marlow (jockey) his horses and died later in the same year. In June 1879 Marlow was admitted to the Highworth and Swindon Union Workhouse. In the 1881 census Marlow's occupation is given as "Jockey, 1849 winner of the Derby with The Flying Dutchman". In October 1881 he was admitted to the Wiltshire County Asylum where he died the following year. Charles Marlow (jockey) Charles Marlow (1814-1882) was an English jockey of the mid 19th century period, known for his honesty and integrity. Perhaps best remembered today for his association with Lord Eglington’s horse "The Flying Dutchman", on which he won the Derby,