About Steven King
Born 1960. Steven King is an Australian jockey.
Steven R. King (born 1968 in Victoria) is a former Australian jockey who is best known for riding Let's Elope to victory in the 1991 Melbourne Cup.
He was awarded the Scobie Breasley Medal for 1997.
King retired in 2016 having ridden 54 Group 1 winners.
Notable wins
Blue Diamond Stakes: Hurricane Sky (1994) Caulfield Cup: Let's Elope (1991) Cox Plate: Fields of Omagh (2003) Hong Kong Sprint: Fairy King Prawn (1999) Melbourne Cup: Let's Elope (1991) Sydney Cup: Count Chivas (1996) VRC Derby: Star Of The Realm (1991)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Steven King?
Australian jockey
When was Steven King born?
Steven King was born in 1960 in Victoria.
What is Steven King's occupation?
Steven King is a jockey.
What nationality is Steven King?
Steven King is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steven King (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steven King. https://biography.guide/steven-king-jockey/
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