Edwin J. Gregson

Edwin J. Gregson
Edwin J. Gregson
Occupation	Trainer
Born	August 7, 1938; Los Angeles, California
Died	June 4, 2000 (aged 61); South Pasadena, California
Major racing wins
	Santa Ana Handicap (1978); Santa Barbara Handicap (1978); Beverly Hills Handicap (1979); Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (1980); Del Mar Futurity (1981); Monrovia Handicap (1982); Del Mar Derby (1984); Morvich Handicap (1984); Carleton F. Burke Handicap (1985); Autumn Days Handicap (1985); Eddie Read Handicap (1985); San Diego Handicap (1985, 1987); Silver Belles Handicap (1985); Apple Blossom Handicap (1986); Goodwood Handicap (1986); Santa Maria Stakes (1986); Silver Screen Handicap (1987); Yankee Valor Handicap (1987); San Pasqual Handicap (1988); El Conejo Handicap (1989); Hollywood Gold Cup (1989); Sunset Handicap (1989, 1990, 1996); Palos Verdes Handicap (1989); San Antonio Handicap (1989); San Marcos Handicap (1989); San Simeon Handicap (1989); Del Mar Oaks (1990); Toboggan Handicap (1990); Yerba Buena Handicap (1990); Del Mar Handicap (1995); Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (1995); Wickerr Handicap (1995); San Gorgonio Handicap (2000); Santa Ynez Stakes (2000); U.S. Triple Crown wins:; Kentucky Derby (1982)
Honours
	Edwin J. Gregson Foundation
Significant horses
	Gato Del Sol, Petite Ile, Super Diamond

Edwin Janss Gregson (August 7, 1938 – June 4, 2000)^[1] was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He was the trainer of Gato Del Sol who won the 1982 Kentucky Derby.

He died on June 4, 2000, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.^[2] In his honor, a charitable institution founded by the association of California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) designed to "enhance the quality of life of California's backstretch workers and their families" was renamed the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation.^[3]

^ "Trainer Gregson dead in apparent suicide". Associated Press. June 5, 2000 – via ESPN.
^ "Gato Del Sol Trainer Gregson Is Found Dead". Articles.latimes.com. 2000-06-06. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
^ The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation Retrieved September 23, 2018

[espn-1] "Trainer Gregson dead in apparent suicide". Associated Press. June 5, 2000 – via ESPN.

[latimes-2] "Gato Del Sol Trainer Gregson Is Found Dead". Articles.latimes.com. 2000-06-06. Retrieved 2016-10-31.

[3] The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation Retrieved September 23, 2018

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