Jim Johnson (jockey)
Jim Johnson (1929 – 25 February 2021) was an Australian Hall of Fame jockey who is remembered primarily for winning the Melbourne Cup on Gatum Gatum in 1963 and twice on .[1] He is one of the few great jockeys to win the Melbourne Cup three times.
He was also noted for his unusual riding style of virtually standing up. He also rode in a strange, jerky way. Despite his unorthodox style, Johnson was often supreme in tight finishes, being one of the strongest whip riders of his time.
Johnson lived much of his life in Adelaide, though after the death of his partner Patricia Delores Mary Prendagast, he returned to Melbourne to be close to his family. He was honoured after his retirement as a jockey with riding a tribute lap aboard Might and Power around the Flemington racetrack at the beginning of the Melbourne Cup.
He was inducted to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in August 2009.[2][3]
Jim Johnson died on 25 February 2021, aged 92.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Legends Join SA Hall Of Fame". Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ "Australian Racing Hall of Fame - Jim Johnson". Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ "Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductees announced". Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ Eddy, Andrew (25 February 2021). "Jim Johnson dies at 92". racing.com.
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