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) 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, and St. Leger. He was badly injured during a race in 1855 and when he returned to the saddle he struggled to regain his form. His last years were spent in a workhouse and he died in an asylum. Marlow was born in a hamlet called Thorney Lanes in the parish of Newborough, Staffordshire about 8 miles west