Mark Johnston: From humble beginnings to racing’s winning machine

Mark Johnston was born in Glasgow on October 10, 1959. He was interested in racing through his father, who had been a groom in the army and owned horses. After graduating from high school, he worked in a veterinary practice for three years. In 1987, Johnston bought a yard in Lincolnshire and started training horses there. The following year, the family moved to Middleham and built a stable empire. He saddled his first 1,000 winners in record time. It took him 4 and a half years to move from 3,00 to 4, 000 winners.

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