Granny McDonald
New Zealand racehorse trainer
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Hedwick Wilhelmina "Granny" McDonald (28 April 1893 – 5 October 1959) was a New Zealand racehorse trainer. She was born in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand on 28 April 1893.[1]
FullnameHedwick Wilhelmina McDonald
Born28 April 1893
Hastings, New Zealand
Died5 October 1959 (aged 66)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
OccupationRacehorse trainer
McDonald in the 1930s | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hedwick Wilhelmina McDonald |
| Born | 28 April 1893 Hastings, New Zealand |
| Died | 5 October 1959 (aged 66) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Racehorse trainer |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
She was the trainer of the 1938 Melbourne Cup winner Catalogue. Whilst she was a registered horse trainer in New Zealand, women were not then allowed to register as horse trainers in Australia. Thus, Catalogue was entered into the Melbourne Cup with Hedwick's husband Allan as the official registered trainer.[1]
