Gary C. Contessa

American horse trainer
  • Valley Forge Handicap (1987)
  • Ashland Stakes (1991)
  • Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (1996, 2008)
  • East View Stakes (1998, 2004, 2006)
  • Damon Runyon Stakes (1997, 2002, 2015)
  • 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 awardsNYRA Trainer of the Year (2006, 2007)Significant horsesPeace 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]

External links

  • Gary Contessa Official Homepage
  • Video at YouTube titled "A Day in the Life of Gary Contessa"

References

  1. ^ "Gary C. Contessa". Equibase Inc. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
  2. ^ "Gary C. Contessa". New York Racing Association (NYRA). 2017-01-01. Retrieved 2018-12-27.


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