| John Osborne Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | c. 1833 |
| Died | 1922 |
| Major racing wins | |
| Major races 1,000 Guineas Stakes (1856, 1874) 2,000 Guineas Stakes (1857, 1869, 1871, 1872, 1875, 1888) Ascot Gold Cup (1876) Epsom Derby (1869) Epsom Oaks (1874) St Leger (1863, 1874) Sussex Stakes (1878) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Apology, Ayrshire, Bothwell, Camballo, Clocher, Lord Clifden, Manganese, Pretender, Prince Charlie, Vedette | |
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