Darren Gauci
- January 8, 2024
- Jockey
Quick Facts
Darren Gauci Biography
| Name | Darren Gauci |
| Birthday | Dec 26 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Siblings | Michael Gauci |
| Spouse | Karen Gauci |
| Children(s) | Sean Gauci |
Darren Gauci is one of the most popular and richest Jockey who was born on December 26, 1965 in Australia.
Gauci is married to Karen (formerly Karen Dunkerton) whom he met when he made a guest appearance on the television show Young Talent Time in 1983. Karen was a member of the Young Talent Time team at that time and the ‘starlet and the jockey’ story created significant local media interest. They married in 1989 and have four children Jade, Breanna, Sean and Brooke.
Gauci is one of Australia’s most successful and durable jockeys. He won the Senior Victorian Jockeys Premiership in 1983-84, 1985–86, and 1990–91. He has come close to winning Australian racing’s greatest prize on three occasions, with seconds in the Melbourne Cup on Chagemar (1984), Super Impose (1989), and On A Jeune (2005).
Darren Gauci Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Darren Gauci is one of the richest Jockey from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darren Gauci 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Darren Gauci (born 26 December 1965, in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian professional jockey.
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Who is Darren Gauci Dating?
According to our records, Darren Gauci married to Karen Gauci. As of December 1, 2023, Darren Gauci’s is not dating anyone.
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As at 14 December 2013, Gauci had ridden in 7048 races and been placed in 1904 races including 669 wins. Total prize money won by horses ridden by Gauci is almost $36 million. Gauci retired from riding in February 2017 to take up a role as apprentice jockey coach with Racing Victoria. In a fairy tale ending to his distinguished career, Gauci rode a $17 winner on his last day of riding, the prophetically named Goodwill for owner Lloyd Williams.
Facts & Trivia
David Ranked on the list of most popular Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Darren Gauci celebrates birthday on December 26 of every year.
Despite his experience and skill, Gauci does not get rides on prominent horses as much anymore. However Darren says he understands that this is the reality and still enjoys his riding. Gauci said “As you get older it’s a little bit harder, people put you on the back-burner a bit, they say you’ve been there, done that, probably had enough” ..”I still love riding — I just do a lot more of it now, it’s every day, and night.”
Top Facts about Darren Gauci
- Darren Gauci is an Australian professional jockey born in 1965.
- He has won over 2,500 races during his career.
- Gauci has ridden in major races around the world.
- He won the Melbourne Cup in 1995 on Doriemus.
- Gauci retired from racing in 2010 after a successful career.
- He was known for his tactical riding style and patience.
- Gauci was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009.
- He is now involved in horse training and breeding.
- Gauci is a member of the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
- His son Jye Gauci is also a professional jockey.
Where is Darren Gauci now?
In June 2011, at Mornington racecourse , the horse he was riding had a heart attack under him, crashed through the running rail, collapsed and died.
Who is Gauci wife?
Karen Gauci
Is Darren Gauci married?
Karen Gauci