Fab’s Cowboy trainer Bevan Johnson awarded Wayne Wilson Medal

The trainer of retired bush icon Fab’s Cowboy has won the prestigious Wayne Wilson Medal, named after the late, great Queensland race caller.

Even in retirement, the Fab’s Cowboy fairytale rolls on.

The trainer of the much-loved bush racing icon, Bevan “Billy” Johnson, has been crowned the Wayne Wilson medallist.

The annual medal is named after the late, legendary Queensland racecaller and honours trainers from across the Sunshine State who have recorded a special career milestone or improved their personal best result.

Run by the Australian Trainers’ Association and sponsored by Magic Millions, the medal was won by Johnson in a tight and thrilling finish with the winner decided in the last round of voting.

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Trainer Bevan “Billy” Johnson and Fab's Cowboy after his last day of racing at Longreach. Picture: Roxy Weston RLR Photography

Barcaldine-based Johnson was nominated for the medal in February when Fab’s Cowboy scored his 51st win, joining Walk Cool for the most wins by a modern day racehorse.

At his next start, the dirt track champion broke the record when scoring his 52nd win in Mount Isa.

Fab’s Cowboy was forced into retirement when he turned 13 following his last start in Longreach in late July.

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Boasting the incredible career record of 54 wins from 159 starts, Fab’s Cowboy recently left Johnson’s care in Barcaldine and headed to Melbourne for his new life at the iconic Living Legends horse retirement facility.

The Toowoomba father and daughter training team of Tony and Maddysen Sears finished runner-up in the Wayne Wilson Medal for their efforts to win a series of Listed races in June, including the Ipswich Cup.

Originally published as Fab’s Cowboy trainer Bevan Johnson awarded Wayne Wilson Medal