Gary C. Contessa
| Gary Contessa | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born |
c. 1957 Merrick, New York, United States |
| Career wins | 2,187+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
|
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) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Peace Rules | |
Gary C. Contessa (born c. 1957 in Merrick, New York) is an American horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. He became a professional trainer in 1984.
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.
References
- Video at YouTube titled "A Day in the Life of Gary Contessa"
- Gary C. Contessa at the NTRA
- Gary Contessa Racing Official Website
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