Gary C. Contessa

Gary Contessa
Gary Contessa
Occupation	Trainer
Born	October 13, 1957; Merrick, New York,; United States
Career wins	2,331 (ongoing)
Major racing wins
	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 awards
	NYRA Trainer of the Year (2006, 2007)
Significant horses
	Peace Rules, Sweet Vendetta

Gary C. Contessa (October 13, 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.

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