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
Book Malcolm Johnston for your next sportsman luncheon or club fundraising function, and share in the history of this horse racing legend.
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