About Mick Dittman
Born 1952. Mick Dittman is an Australian jockey.
Leonard Ross "Mick" Dittman (born 2 July 1952 in Rockhampton Queensland) is a retired Australian Racing Hall of Fame jockey.
Nicknamed "The Enforcer" due to his strong use of the whip, he was renowned for his vigour and strength in a tight finish. He rose to become one of the best jockeys in the country.
Some of the achievements during his career included winning the Melbourne Cup (Gurner's Lane), three Golden Slippers (Full On Aces, Bounding Away and Bint Marscay), two Cox Plates (Red Anchor and Strawberry Road) and a Caulfield Cup (Sydeston).
During a career spanning more than thirty years in the saddle it is estimated he has won more than 1,700 races (which included 88 Group 1 races) and through his partnership with trainer Tommy Smith also won three Sydney Jockey Premierships.
Mick Dittman was inducted in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Who is Mick Dittman?
Australian jockey
When was Mick Dittman born?
Mick Dittman was born on 2 July 1952 in Rockhampton.
What is Mick Dittman's occupation?
Mick Dittman is a jockey.
What nationality is Mick Dittman?
Mick Dittman is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mick Dittman. https://biography.guide/mick-dittman/
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