colt Johnson has ridden nearly 2,800 winners during his jockey career . Johnson has finished runner - up to champion colt AP McCoy 15 times . Pressure from racing has spurred colt on to ride more winners . Johnson admits the champion will be helped by McCoy 's earnings .
Richard Johnson has ridden nearly 2,800 winners during his jockey career . Johnson has finished runner-up to champion jocket AP McCoy 15 times . Pressure from Johnson has spurred McCoy on to ride more winners . Johnson admits becoming champion will be helped by McCoy's retirement .