American racehorse trainer (1913–1999)
| Charlie Whittingham |
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 Biography cover |
| Occupation | Trainer |
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| Born | April 13, 1913
Chula Vista, California,
United States |
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| Died | April 20, 1999(1999-04-20) (aged 86) |
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| Career wins | 2,534 |
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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) |
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Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer
(1971, 1982, 1989)
U.S. Champion Trainer by earnings
(1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1981, 1982) |
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United States Racing Hall of Fame (1974)
San Diego Hall of Champions (1993)
Charles Whittingham bust and Whittingham Memorial Handicap at Santa Anita Park |
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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.[1]
