John Gorton
John Joseph Gorton was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 5th, 1946 and became apprenticed to Fred Rickaby (1961 - 66).
John Joseph Gorton was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 5th, 1946 and became apprenticed to Fred Rickaby (1961 - 66).
John was 5ft 7ins.
John was 5ft 7ins.
The son of a trainer, John is from English & Scottish stock. His paternal grandfather came from Birmingham and, on his mother's side, the family came from Scotland.
The son of a trainer, John is from English & Scottish stock. His paternal grandfather came from Birmingham and, on his mother's side, the family came from Scotland.
He retired in 1974 and returned to South Africa where he became a trainer.
He retired in 1974 and returned to South Africa where he became a trainer.
His first winner in South Africa was Silver Glade in October 1962.
His first winner in South Africa was Silver Glade in October 1962.
His first winner in England was Nelion at Yarmouth on September 15, 1966.
His first winner in England was Nelion at Yarmouth on September 15, 1966.
John rode a total of 326 winners including Sleeping Partner, which won the 1969 Oaks.
John rode a total of 326 winners including Sleeping Partner, which won the 1969 Oaks.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Classic winner
Classic winner
Oaks: Sleeping Partner (1969)
Oaks: Sleeping Partner (1969)
Other big winners
Other big winners
1969: Lingfield Oaks Trial – Sleeping Partner
1969: Lingfield Oaks Trial – Sleeping Partner
1969: Ribblesdale Stakes – Sleeping Partner
1969: Ribblesdale Stakes – Sleeping Partner
1969: Jersey Stakes - Crooner
1969: Jersey Stakes - Crooner
1969: Goodwood Cup – Richmond Fair
1969: Goodwood Cup – Richmond Fair
1970: Coronation Stakes (Sandown) – Hotfoot
1970: Coronation Stakes (Sandown) – Hotfoot
1970: Lancashire Oaks – Amphora
1970: Lancashire Oaks – Amphora
1970: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Hecla
1970: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Hecla
1971: Musidora Stakes – Catherine Wheel
1971: Musidora Stakes – Catherine Wheel
1971: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Padrona
1971: Cherry Hinton Stakes – Padrona
1972: Duke of York Stakes – Stilvi
1972: Duke of York Stakes – Stilvi
1972: King George V Stakes – Stilvi
1972: King George V Stakes – Stilvi
1972: Carlisle Bell – Golden Passenger
1972: Carlisle Bell – Golden Passenger
1972: Solario Stakes – Duke Of Ragusa
1972: Solario Stakes – Duke Of Ragusa
1972: Sun Chariot Stakes – Sleat
1972: Sun Chariot Stakes – Sleat
1972: Cheveley Park Stakes – Jacinth
1972: Cheveley Park Stakes – Jacinth
1973: Coronation Stakes – Jacinth
1973: Coronation Stakes – Jacinth
1973: Falmouth Stakes – Jacinth
1973: Falmouth Stakes – Jacinth
1973: Gordon Stakes – Duke Of Ragusa
1973: Gordon Stakes – Duke Of Ragusa
1973: Goodwood Mile – Jacinth
1973: Goodwood Mile – Jacinth
1974: Chester Vase – Jupiter Pluvius
1974: Chester Vase – Jupiter Pluvius
1974: Lancashire Oaks – Amphora
1974: Lancashire Oaks – Amphora
1974: Extel Handicap – Take A Reef
1974: Extel Handicap – Take A Reef
1974: Lowther Stakes – Cry Of Truth
1974: Lowther Stakes – Cry Of Truth
1974: Cheveley Park Stakes – Cry Of Truth
1974: Cheveley Park Stakes – Cry Of Truth