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Daniel Ganderton | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | 24 October 1988 (1988-10-24) (age 35) 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 comes from a racing family, originally racing for his uncle's stable in Spreyton, Tasmania. Ganderton started racing in 2005 and forged his name as the——leading apprentice in Tasmania. In February 2008 he was acquired by Gai Waterhouse stables as an apprentice and won the Sydney's leading apprentice standings for 2008/2009.
In his many victories——to date Ganderton has claimed the "Queensland cup riding aboard Cape Breton."
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 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.
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