About Granny McDonald
Lived 1893 – 1959 (aged 66). Granny McDonald was a New Zealand horse trainer.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Granny McDonald?
Racehorse trainer
When was Granny McDonald born?
Granny McDonald was born on 28 April 1893 in Hastings.
When did Granny McDonald die?
Granny McDonald died on 5 October 1959 in Palmerston North.
What was Granny McDonald's occupation?
Granny McDonald was a horse trainer.
What nationality was Granny McDonald?
Granny McDonald was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Granny McDonald. https://biography.guide/granny-mcdonald/
MLA: "Granny McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/granny-mcdonald/.
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