Richard Johnson

Top jockey Richard Johnson has already ridden over 2,500 winners. He was named 2002 Champion Jockey at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals and awarded the Lester Award in 1999 for 'Jump Ride Of The Year'. His prestigious wins include: The Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup, Smurfit Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Welsh National, Tingle Creek Trophy, Bula Hurdle, Racing Post Chase, JCB Triumph Hurdle, Samsung Scottish Champion Hurdle, Irish Hennessey Gold Cup, Champion Stayers' Hurdle, Heineken Gold Cup and The Royal SunAlliance Chase.  Richard rides mainly for Philip Hobbs.