Stalwart of the Illawarra breed, Jock Johnston of Jondene Stud, Imbil, has surprised everyone but only himself a little, by his marvelous improvement while a patient at Noosa Private Hospital.

Blood tests indicate that infection has been reduced to almost miracle levels and Jock has been scheduled to receive a new artificial knee on Thursday, June 3.

He fully expects to return home a week from the date of his surgery and is already planning his Brisbane team.  His only problem is that he may have to go on a diet due to the wonderful hospital food .