Johnny Murtagh
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Johnny Murtagh (Born: May 14, 1970) is a flat racing jockey in the United Kingdom.
A promising footballer when he was younger Johnny wanted to join Blackburn Rovers F.C. but was instead talked into joining the Irish Apprentice Jockey's School in County Kildare, Ireland
Johnny's first winner was aboard Chicago Style at Limerick City in 1987.
He is three time champion jockey in Ireland.
Major Winners
- Epsom Derby
- 2000 - Sinndar
- 2002 - High Chaparral
- 2005 - Motivator
- Breeders' Cup Mile
- 1995 - Ridgewood Pearl
- Breeders' Cup Turf
- 2000 - Kalanisi