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THE KING – Kingston Town 1980/81/82
Three Cox Plates in a row. What a brilliant horse.
Equestrian Life
Published 20 Dec 2011
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If the 1986 Cox Plate was memorable for the battle between Bonecrusher and Our Waverly Star, who could forget the amazing effort of the mighty Kingston Town, in winning three Cox Plates on end.
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