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)
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"
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