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John Marshall (jockey)

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John Marshall (c. 1958 – 23 December 2018) was an Australian jockey from Perth, who was best known for riding Rogan Josh to victory in the 1999 Melbourne Cup.

Career Stastistics

  • Career Winners: 2,000
  • Career Group 1 (G1) Wins: 36
  • Career Group 2 (G2) Wins: 36
  • Career Group 3 (G3) Wins: 30
  • Career Listed (LR) Wins: 68
  • Total Stakes (Group/Listed) Wins: 170

John Marshall won the Sydney Jockey Premiership in the 1987/88 season with 86 wins, beating Jim Cassidy with 65 wins.

John also finished 2nd in the Sydney Jockey's Premiership 3 times:

  • 1982/83 season - 52 wins (won by Ron Quinton: 90 wins),
  • 1986/87 season - 85 1/2 wins (won by Malcolm Johnston: 92 1/2 wins),
  • 1989/90 season - 67 wins (won by Mick Dittman: 75 wins).

Group 1 Wins

Marshall died of cancer at age 60 on 23 December 2018.[1]

References

  1. ^ Di Iorio, Carl; Bishop, Brad (23 December 2018). "Cup winner John Marshall dies". racing.com. Retrieved 23 December 2018.