DOB: 14.05.1970 Main trainer: John Oxx Derby wins: 2 (Sinndar 2000, High Chaparral 2002) Oaks wins: 0

Johnny Murtagh confirmed his position in racing's elite with his second Derby victory, this time on High Chaparral.

The 32-year-old rode a sensational race, taking up the lead with two furlongs remaining and holding off the challenge of stablemate and pre-race favourite Hawk Wing to win by two lengths.

But it was his first Epsom triumph on Sinndar in 2000 which crowned a remarkable rehabilitation for the Irishman.

The former Irish champion apprentice lost his position with trainer John Oxx in 1992 after being cautioned over allegations he tried to cheat at the scales.

He went into a steep decline, lubricated by the bottle, and spent time out of the sport.

But Murtagh bounced back, and with the renewed support of Oxx and owner-breeder, the Aga Khan, was Irish champion jockey in 1995, 1996 and 1998.

Then came 2000, when he rode the winner of 12 Group One races.

Those triumphs included the Vodafone Derby at Epsom, Irish Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on the brilliant Sinndar.

After his English Derby win, Murtagh declared: "I would like to dedicate this to Mr Oxx and the Aga because they stood by me a few years ago when I was in a bit of trouble."

He was top jockey at the 2001 Royal Ascot meeting, claiming five victories.

And Murtagh bagged the first English Classic of the 2002 season.

He won the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket for trainer Aidan O'Brien on Rock of Gibraltar, a colt owned by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

He continued that good form in the 2002 Derby where he triumphed for a second time.