Results
Gary C. Contessa
$1,701,124
2017 earnings
8%
2017 wins
$77,750,638
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2017 Stats
Career Stats
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32
Firsts
2,271
39
Seconds
2,345
58
Thirds
2,309
253
Unplaced
10,161
382
Starts
17,086
$1,701,124
Earnings
$77,750,638
$4,453
Earnings / Start
$4,551
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Bio
Unlike many in the industry, Gary Contessa was the first in his family to show an interest in horse racing. Contessa began his career with Stanley Hough at Harbor View Farm before going to work for Hall of Fame trainer Frank “Pancho” Martin on the New York circuit.
Unlike many in the industry, Gary Contessa was the first in his family to show an interest in horse racing. Contessa began his career with Stanley Hough at Harbor View Farm before going to work for Hall of Fame trainer Frank “Pancho” Martin on the New York circuit.
Contessa would later start his own stable where in 2007 he broke his mentor Martin's record for number of victories at NYRA tracks with 159. Contessa has captured training titles at 12 individual NYRA meets and has amassed over 2,000 career victories. He also serves as president of the Exceller Fund to aid retired Thoroughbreds.
Contessa has campaigned graded stakes winners including Rydilluc and Eightyfiveinafifty and Rite Moment.
