John Marshall (jockey) explained
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 statistics
- 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
Marshall won the Sydney Jockey Premiership in the 1987/88 season with 86 wins, beating Jim Cassidy with 65 wins.
He 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
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
Marshall died of cancer at age 60 on 23 December 2018.[1]
Notes and References
- Web site: Cup winner John Marshall dies . Di Iorio . Carl . Bishop . Brad . 23 December 2018 . racing.com . 23 December 2018.