Daniel Ganderton
| Daniel Ganderton | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 24 October 1988 (age 36) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Career wins | (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Queensland Cup (2009) | |
| Racing awards | |
| Sydney Leading Apprentice (2008–2009) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Battlefield Cape Breton | |
Daniel Ganderton (born 24 October 1988 in Launceston, Tasmania) is a Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.
Ganderton hails from a racing family and initially raced for his uncle's stable in Spreyton, Tasmania. He began his racing career in 2005 and quickly established himself as Tasmania's leading apprentice.[1] In February 2008, he joined Gai Waterhouse's stables as an apprentice and secured the title of Sydney's leading apprentice for the 2008/2009 season.
Among his many victories to date, Ganderton has won the Queensland Cup, riding Cape Breton.[2]
Personal life
Ganderton attended Hagley Farm Primary School in Tasmania, and high school at St Patrick's College, Launceston. In his spare time he enjoys playing football where he played at Launceston City, and represented Northern Tasmania squads in football before becoming a professional jockey.
References
- ^ "Ganderton Set For Long Stay". Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "Apprentice Daniel Ganderton takes out Queensland Cup on Cape Breton". Archived from the original on 8 July 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2010.