Ambition burns bright for Johnson in battle to keep hold of his crown

Richard Johnson with the Champion jockey of the year trophySandown 28.4.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Richard Johnson with the trophy he does not want to let goCredit: Edward Whitaker

If Richard Johnson needed any sharpening of his desire to be champion jockey again, Harry Skelton has provided it.

Skelton’s golden summer put him well clear, but 13 winners for Johnson in the last 12 days have whittled that lead down to 11.

“That’s 71 winners now,” said Johnson after leading throughout to land the mares’ handicap hurdle on the Tom Lacey-trained Vivant. “We’re trying to get back near Harry Skelton.

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Mark StoreyNews editor

Published on 9 September 2018inReports

Last updated 18:20, 9 September 2018

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