Charles E. Whittingham

Charlie Whittingham
Charlie Whittingham
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Occupation	Trainer
Born	April 13, 1913; Chula Vista, California,; United States
Died	April 20, 1999 (aged 86)
Career wins	2,534
Major racing wins
	Santa Anita Handicap; (1957, 1967, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1985, 1986, 1993); Hollywood Derby; (1967, 1969, 1986, 1989); Hollywood Gold Cup; (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987); Arlington Million; (1982, 1986, 1990); Washington, D.C. International Stakes (1981); Santa Anita Derby (1987, 1989); Japan Cup (1991) American Classics / Breeders' Cup wins:; Kentucky Derby (1986, 1989); Preakness Stakes (1989); Breeders' Cup Classic (1987, 1989)
Racing awards
	Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer; (1971, 1982, 1989); U.S. Champion Trainer by earnings; (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1981, 1982)
Honours
	United States Racing Hall of Fame (1974); San Diego Hall of Champions (1993); Charles Whittingham bust and Whittingham Memorial Handicap at Santa Anita Park
Significant horses
	Ack Ack, Cougar II, Dahlia, Daryl's Joy, Estrapade, Exceller, Ferdinand, Flawlessly, Golden Pheasant, Goodbye Halo, Greinton, Kennedy Road, Perrault, Porterhouse, Providential, Quack, Runaway Groom, Strawberry Road,; Sunday Silence, Turkish Trousers

Charles Edward Whittingham (April 13, 1913 – April 20, 1999) was an American Thoroughbred race horse trainer who is one of the most acclaimed trainers in U.S. racing history.

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