Malcolm Johnston
The Racing World's 'Miracle'
One of the most popular jockeys of any era, Malcolm ‘Miracle’ Johnston is a superstar of the racing world. His partnership with Kingston Town between 1979-1982 was unstoppable, winning the Cox Plate amongst many glittering victories.
‘Miracle’ won 3 Sydney apprentice premierships before winning the senior jockeys title (still as an apprentice) with a massive 107.5 wins that broke Jack Thompson’s record.
Miracle also went on the win 3 Sydney premierships, one in the twilight of his career when no one expected him to, kept him in the hearts of the Aussie racing public.
The Man
- 2000+ winning rides across 11 countries.
- Rode in 12 Melbourne Cups
- Rode Kingston Town to 25 of 30 wins
- Rode Kingston Town to win 1980 Cox Plate
- Rode the biggest plunge in Australian Racing History. Getting Closer from 100-1 to 5-2
- 56 career suspensions
Kingston Town – The Horse
- 41 starts for 30 wins and 9 placings
- 14 group 1 race wins
- 3 consecutive Cox Plates (1980-1982) a feat never since equalled
- 1980 Sydney Cup
- One of five inaugural inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame alongside Carbine, Phar Lap, Bernborough and Tulloch
- First Australian horse to win $1 million
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