Malcolm Johnston

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