Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey made millions during his career and even dated English royalty before returning to the high life by splashing out £230,000 on a ‘talking horse’

By: Published: March 14, 2025

Millions in winnings, dating royalty, and buying ‘talking’ horses – don’t dare say the life of this jockey has been mundane. Richard Johnson is one of the sport’s most iconic jump jockeys ever.