KINGSTON TOWN - WS Cox Plate Replica - Signed Malcolm Johnston Photograph
Limited Edition: 25 (No. 8/25)
Framed Size: 970 x 660 (mm)
Signature: Personally signed by Malcolm Johnston
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Framed in a beautiful wooden display unit with the WS Cox Plate replica in the middle and hand signed by one of Australia’s most popular jockeys, Malcolm “Miracle” Johnston.
About Kingston Town
Kingston Town (31 August 1976 - March 1991) was an outstanding Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won a record three Cox Plates and 11 other Group One races in a career spanning from 1979 to 1982. In 1980 he was awarded the honour of being the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year.
He was by Bletchingly, later a Leading sire in Australia, his dam, Ada Hunter (GER) was by Andrea Mantegna (FR). Ada Hunter was the dam of nine foals, but Private Thoughts (a brother to Kingston Town) was her only other stakes winner. She was later exported to the United States. Kingston Town was bred by David Hains, who sold a share in him to G. Monsborough and his wife after the horse failed to reach his reserve as a yearling.
About Malcolm Johnston
Malcolm "Miracle" Johnston was 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.
In summary, “Miracle” had 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) and received 56 career suspensions
