Steven King (jockey) explained

Steven R. King (born 1968 in Victoria)^[1] is a former Australian jockey who is best known for riding Let's Elope to victory in the 1991 Melbourne Cup.^[2]

He was awarded the Scobie Breasley Medal for 1997.

King retired in 2016 having ridden 54 Group 1 winners.^[3]

Notable wins

• Blue Diamond Stakes: Hurricane Sky (1994)
• Caulfield Cup: Let's Elope (1991)
• Cox Plate: Fields of Omagh (2003)
• Hong Kong Sprint: Fairy King Prawn (1999)
• Melbourne Cup: Let's Elope (1991)
• Sydney Cup: Count Chivas (1996)

Notes and References

1. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/leading-jockey-steven-king-fined-5000-by-racing-victoria-stewards/story-fn67siys-1226442910808 Leading jockey Steven King fined $5000 by Racing Victoria stewards
2. http://www.racingnetwork.com.au/jockey-profile-steven-king/tabid/104/jockeyid/1000259/default.aspx Steven King
3. Web site: King retires from riding.