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Johntone was known for his judgment of pace and mastery of waiting tactics. He acquired the nickname "The
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Johntone regarded his Derby win on My Love as his greatest achievement. He rode in the United States but did not enjoy the experience, commenting "There's no atmosphere. As far as I can make out, people go to races in
America to eat sandwiches and hot dogs and to bet on a number".
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Australia and also ridden successfully in India. In the following year he travelled to France to take up a position as the retained jockey for
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himself by saying "If the owner wants me to place, I’ll try. But I don't like to ride a horse into the ground for nothing".
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