Johnny Osborne Jockey St. Leger, Derby, Oaks, 2 Thousand Guineas 1895 Watercolour by Astor

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John Howe Osborne, also known … Read more Art Sz: 10"H x 6"W

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John Howe Osborne, also known as John Osborne Jr. (c. 1833 - 1922) was a multiple British classic winning jockey. He was the most successful and most popular jockey in the north of England in the second half of the 19th century. His riding career lasted 46 years.

His first ride was on Miss Castling at Radcliffe Bridge, near Bury in Lancashire in 1846. His last ride was on Llanthony at Newmarket in 1892.

Major wins
United Kingdom Great Britain

1,000 Guineas Stakes - (2) - Manganese (1856), Apology (1874)
2,000 Guineas Stakes - (6) - Vedette (1857), Pretender (1869), Bothwell (1871), Prince Charlie (1872), Camballo (1875), Ayrshire (1888)
Epsom Derby - Pretender (1869)
Epsom Oaks - Apology (1874)
St Leger - (2) - Lord Clifden (1863), Apology (1874)
Ascot Gold Cup - Apology (1876)
Sussex Stakes - Clocher (1878) See less