Racing: Chris Johnson breaks all-time jockey record for wins in New Zealand 19 Dec, 2020 10:30 AM 4 minutes to read Chris Johnson drives Sassenach to the line to claim victory and the national record at Awapuni. Photo / Race Images Chris Johnson drives Sassenach to the line to claim victory and the national record at Awapuni. Photo / Race Images NZ Herald Veteran jockey Chris "Magic" Johnson established a national record for race victories at Awapuni when Sassenach provided him with win 2452 in New Zealand. The 56-year-old required one winner to surpass the previous mark set by David Walsh after drawing level at Invercargill last Saturday.