Daniel Ganderton is a Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

Ganderton comes from a racing family; originally racing for his uncles 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

Daniel attended Hagley Farm Primary School in Tasmania

Tasmania

Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...

, and high school at St Patrick's College, Launceston

St Patrick's College, Launceston

St Patrick's College is a coeducational Catholic secondary college, located in Launceston, Tasmania. The college has around 1301 students enrolled...

. In his spare time Daniel enjoys playing Football where he played at Launceston City

Launceston City FC

Launceston City is an Australian football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. It competes in the Northern Premier League run by the governing body Football Federation Tasmania and has over 100 registered players across senior, women and social leagues.The junior club is run as the "Westside...

, and represented Northern Tasmania squads in football before becoming a professional jockey.