Champion jockey and Australian corridor of fame member Jim ‘Jimmy’ Johnson has died on the age of 92.
Key factors:
- Jim Johnson retired in 1976, having gained 2,158 races as a jockey
- Johnson is among the few jockeys to have gained the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate
- He was inducted into the Australian Racing Corridor of Fame in 2009
Racing Victoria, the Victorian Jockeys’ Affiliation and the Victoria Racing Membership every acknowledged the unhappiness of the event and paid homage to the embellished hoop.
Johnson was a three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey, having been profitable on Gatum Gatum in 1963 and in addition in 1968 and 1969 on Rain Lover.
Johnson was additionally related to champion Tobin Bronze aboard who he gained a Caulfield Cup and two Cox Plates.
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Johnson gained 4 Adelaide jockeys’ premierships earlier than he relocated to Melbourne the place he was champion jockey in 1966-67.
He rode in Singapore from 1970 to 1973, profitable the jockeys’ title there in 1972 and 1973.
When he retired in 1976, he had ridden 2,158 winners and claimed his place as one of many greats of Australian racing.
Johnson was inducted into the Australian Racing Corridor Of Fame in 2009.
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Racing Victoria chief govt Giles Thompson stated Johnson was an distinctive jockey.
“Jimmy was a well-liked member of the racing group, a real gentleman and nice ambassador for our sport lengthy after his unbelievable success within the saddle.
“He was an energetic and passionate supporter of the racing business in retirement as an everyday face on the Melbourne Cup Tour and attendee at corridor of fame capabilities.”
AAP