Philip G. Johnson (horseman)

Philip G. Johnson
Philip G. Johnson
Occupation	Trainer
Born	October 9, 1925; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	August 6, 2004 (aged 78)
Career wins	2,315
Major racing wins
	Bernard Baruch Handicap (1968); Fall Highweight Handicap (1968); Everglades Stakes (1970); Lexington Handicap (1970); Hollywood Derby (1973); Lawrence Realization Stakes (1973); Dwyer Stakes (1976); Bold Ruler Handicap (1977); Personal Ensign Handicap (1977); Carter Handicap (1977, 1978); Suburban Handicap (1977); American Derby (1978); Brooklyn Handicap (1978); Queens County Handicap (1979); Saranac Stakes (1979); Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Stakes (1980); Gallant Fox Handicap (1981); Manhattan Handicap (1981); Red Smith Handicap (1981, 1994); Discovery Handicap (1982); Kingston Stakes (1982, 1992); Man o' War Stakes (1982); United Nations Handicap (1982); Coaching Club American Oaks (1983); Diana Handicap (1983); Gazelle Stakes (1983, 1990); Lamplighter Stakes (1983); Violet Handicap (1983, 1985, 1987); Boiling Springs Stakes (1984, 2000); East View Stakes (1984); Lake Placid Stakes (1984); Mount Vernon Stakes (1984); Prioress Stakes (1984); Red Bank Stakes (1984); Beaugay Stakes (1985); Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (1986, 1993); Long Island Handicap (1986, 1987); Maryland Million Ladies (1986); New York Stakes (1986); Pilgrim Stakes (1986, 2000); Sheepshead Bay Stakes (1986); Bed O' Roses Stakes (1987); Correction Stakes (1987); Shuvee Handicap (1987); Top Flight Handicap (1987, 1999); Alabama Stakes (1988); Monmouth Oaks (1988); Gallorette Handicap (1989); Ladies Handicap (1989); Comely Stakes (1990); Barbara Fritchie Handicap (1991); Jaipur Stakes (1994); Knickerbocker Handicap (1994); Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap (1995); Nassau County Stakes (2000); Pegasus Handicap (2001); Poker Handicap (2002) Breeders' Cup wins:; Breeders' Cup Classic (2002)
Honors
	U. S. Racing Hall of Fame (1997)
Significant horses
	Geraldine's Store, Kiri's Clown, Maplejinsky, Quiet Little Table, Volponi

Philip G. Johnson, a native of Chicago, IL,^[1] was an American Hall of Fame trainer of Thoroughbred race horses. Johnson bought his first Thoroughbred in 1942 for $75. He trained until close to the time of his death on August 6, 2004.^[2]

^ Cite error: The named reference ASAP Sports was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Hall of Fame, Trainers Philip G. Johnson". National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

[ASAP_Sports-1] Cite error: The named reference ASAP Sports was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[Hall_of_Fame-2] "Hall of Fame, Trainers Philip G. Johnson". National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

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