However, the gelding struggled to find form after his stunning Derby win, and has been retired after two starts in 2022.
He now enjoys a post-racing life and career at Living Legends, amongst many other champions, including fellow Victoria Derby winner, Efficient, who won the prestigious staying event in 2006.
Living Legends CEO Andrew Clarke and the team love having him as part of the Living Legends family, describing him as very gentle who enjoys attention from his carers and visitors and loves hanging out with his paddock mates. His sweet nature makes him easy to handle and work with.
“Johnny is our biggest kid on the block and is both our tallest and youngest. He shares a paddock with Santa Ana Lane, Tom Melbourne, Pakistan Star and Behemoth,” said Clarke.
“Johnny is the boss of the paddock, except when it comes to his bestie Pakistan Star. Johnny is also one of our Legends Under Saddle. He came with a message from Denis Pagan that he “…jumps like a buck…” and that is what we’ve seen here, a showjumper in the making.”
Enjoy this clip of Johnny Get Angry (aka. Johnny), Prince of Penzance (aka. POP) and Behemoth (Bear) galloping with pure joy in the warm winter sun. In the far paddock, you'll see Santa Ana Lane (aka. Santa), Tom Melbourne (aka. Tom) and Pakistan Star (aka. Stan) getting in on the action.