Young jockey Jabez Johnstone to ride Melbourne Cup after death threats
Apprentice cleared of blame in Caulfield Cup incident, backed by family and trainers
Twenty-year-old apprentice jockey Jabez Johnstone will ride Mr Monaco in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, after receiving death threats following a tragic horse death in the Caulfield Cup. Johnstone was accused online of causing the mid-race crash that brought down two horses and their jockeys, but was later cleared by Racing Victoria stewards of any blame.