Gary C. Contessa
| Gary Contessa | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | October 13, 1957 Merrick, New York, United States |
| Career wins | 2,331 (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Valley Forge Handicap (1987) Ashland Stakes (1991) Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (1996, 2008) East View Stakes (1998, 2004, 2006) Miss Grillo Stakes (1999) Ashley T. Cole Handicap (2001) Bed O' Roses Handicap (2006, 2008) Gallant Fox Handicap (2006) Victoria Park Stakes (2006) Fort Marcy Handicap (2007) Saranac Stakes (2007) Dearly Precious Stakes (2008) Discovery Handicap (2008) Maryland Sprint Handicap (2008) Spinaway Stakes (2018) | |
| Racing awards | |
| NYRA Trainer of the Year (2006, 2007) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Peace Rules, Sweet Vendetta | |
Gary C. Contessa (October 13, 1957 in Merrick, New York) [1][permanent dead link] is an American horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. He became a professional trainer in 1984.[1]
From 2006 through 2008, Gary Contessa led all New York Racing Association (NYRA) trainers in wins. In 2007 he set a record with 159 NYRA wins. He was the New York Racing Association, Trainer of the Year in 2006 and 2007.[2]
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References
- ^ "Gary C. Contessa". Equibase Inc. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
- ^ "Gary C. Contessa". New York Racing Association (NYRA). 2017-01-01. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
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