Philip G. Johnson (horseman)

Philip G. Johnson
OccupationTrainer
BornOctober 9, 1925
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2004 (aged 78)
Career wins2,315
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]

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