Charles Edward Whittingham (April 13, 1913 – April 20, 1999) was an American Thoroughbredrace horsetrainer who is one of the most acclaimed trainers in U.S. racing history.[1]
Whittingham trained several champions, including American Horse of the Year honorees Ack Ack, Ferdinand, and Sunday Silence. Among others, he trained Daryl's Joy, champion New Zealand two-year-old, winner in Australia wfa championship W S Cox Plate, Victoria Derby, Oak Tree International (USA), Cougar II, the 1972 U.S. Champion Turf Horse, Kennedy Road, the 1983 Canadian Horse of the Year, and for a time, Exceller. He also trained the champion daughter of Affirmed, Flawlessly. His horses were named Champion Female Turf Horse on four occasions. In 1986, at the age of 73, he became the oldest trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, then won the prestigious race again three years later. Both Derby-winning horses went on to win the Breeders' Cup Classic.
He continued to train horses right up to the time of his death at age 86.
Named in his honor is the Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap, a Grade 1 stakes race that was held annually at Hollywood Park and moved to Santa Anita Park when Hollywood closed. A bust of Whittingham and his dog Toby is at the paddock at Santa Anita. Del Mar Race Track has the Whittingham Sports Pub with photos and sports memorabilia honoring Charles Whittingham, and Hollywood Park Racetrack has the Whittingham Pub and Deli.
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For other people named Charles Whittingham see Charles Whittingham This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations October 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message 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 Charlie WhittinghamBiography coverOccupationTrainerBornApril 13 1913Chula Vista California United StatesDiedApril 20 1999 1999 04 20 aged 86 Career wins2 534Major racing winsSanta 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 awardsEclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer 1971 1982 1989 U S Champion Trainer by earnings 1970 1971 1972 1973 1975 1981 1982 HonoursUnited States Racing Hall of Fame 1974 San Diego Hall of Champions 1993 Charles Whittingham bust and Whittingham Memorial Handicap at Santa Anita ParkSignificant horsesAck 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 Contents 1 Early career 2 Records and champions 3 Honors 4 Selected other race wins 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksEarly career EditBorn in Chula Vista California Whittingham began working around race horses at a young age and was eventually taken on as an assistant by Hall of Fame trainer Horatio Luro During World War II his career was interrupted by service with the United States Marine Corps At war s end he returned as an assistant trainer until 1950 when he set up his own stable to take on the training of horses for various owners He got his big break when Liz Whitney Tippett hired him to condition her Llangollen Farm Stable racing stable On June 10 1953 the then forty year old Whittingham saddled his first stakes winner when Liz Person s Porterhouse won the National Stallion Stakes 2 3 The colt would go on to earn that year s U S Two year old colt honors 4 Records and champions EditOver his 49 years as a head trainer Whittingham had 252 stakes wins and became the all time leading trainer at both Hollywood Park Racetrack and Santa Anita Park Whittingham trained several champions including American Horse of the Year honorees Ack Ack Ferdinand and Sunday Silence Among others he trained Daryl s Joy champion New Zealand two year old winner in Australia wfa championship W S Cox Plate Victoria Derby Oak Tree International USA Cougar II the 1972 U S Champion Turf Horse Kennedy Road the 1983 Canadian Horse of the Year and for a time Exceller He also trained the champion daughter of Affirmed Flawlessly His horses were named Champion Female Turf Horse on four occasions In 1986 at the age of 73 he became the oldest trainer to win the Kentucky Derby then won the prestigious race again three years later Both Derby winning horses went on to win the Breeders Cup Classic He continued to train horses right up to the time of his death at age 86 Honors EditIn 1974 Charlie Whittingham was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame In 1993 he was also inducted into the Breitbard Hall of Fame in the San Diego Hall of Champions He won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer in the U S in 1971 1982 and 1989 and U S Champion Trainer by earnings seven times 1970 to 1973 1975 1981 and 1982 Named in his honor is the Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap a Grade 1 stakes race that was held annually at Hollywood Park and moved to Santa Anita Park when Hollywood closed A bust of Whittingham and his dog Toby is at the paddock at Santa Anita Del Mar Race Track has the Whittingham Sports Pub with photos and sports memorabilia honoring Charles Whittingham and Hollywood Park Racetrack has the Whittingham Pub and Deli Selected other race wins EditFuturity Stakes 1953 Knickerbocker Handicap 1954 San Carlos Handicap 1955 1956 1960 1971 1988 1993 Arlington Handicap 1956 1983 1987 Californian Stakes 1956 1957 1971 1972 1973 1974 1982 1983 1985 1987 1990 San Felipe Handicap 1956 1963 1966 1989 Santa Barbara Handicap 1956 1964 1974 1975 1976 1985 1987 Woodward Stakes 1956 San Gabriel Handicap 1957 1966 1971 1977 1984 1985 1997 San Juan Capistrano Handicap 1957 1959 1970 1971 1972 1975 1978 1981 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1989 Santa Maria Handicap 1958 1972 1975 1976 1978 San Bernardino Handicap 1960 1969 1971 1973 1975 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1990 1991 Del Mar Handicap 1961 1970 1971 1976 1987 1989 1990 American Derby 1962 San Vicente Handicap 1962 1966 1967 1976 Sam Marcos Handicap 1963 1969 1971 1975 1977 1981 1984 1985 Santa Catalina Stakes 1964 1970 1986 1988 Top Flight Handicap 1964 Charles H Strub Stakes 1967 1975 1989 John C Mabee Handicap 1968 1975 1976 1980 1981 1991 1992 1993 1994 San Luis Obispo Handicap 1968 1971 1972 2 1977 1983 1987 1990 Del Mar Oaks 1970 1971 1975 1979 1982 1986 1991 San Luis Rey Handicap 1970 1975 1977 1982 1983 1985 1986 1988 1989 Hollywood Invitational Turf Handicap 1970 1971 1976 1978 1982 1983 1987 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap 1971 1972 1977 1978 1982 1986 1987 Santa Anita Oaks 1971 1973 1974 1986 Norfolk Stakes 1972 1977 1980 Chula Vista Handicap 1973 1980 1987 1989 Beverly Hills Handicap 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1986 1988 1989 1992 1993 Sunset Handicap 1973 1974 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1987 1992 Fantasy Stakes 1974 1984 1988 Hawthorne Handicap 1974 1976 Santa Ana Handicap 1974 1981 1985 1987 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes 1981 1989 1991 Yellow Ribbon Stakes 1981 1982 1985 1994 Goodwood Handicap 1984 1985 1987 1990 1991 John Henry Handicap 1986 1989 1990 Providencia Stakes 1986 1988 Longacres Mile Handicap 1987 Kentucky Oaks 1988 Super Derby 1989 References Edit Joseph Durso Charlie Whittingham 86 California Horse Trainer Dies New York Times April 21 1999 Porterhouse Takes National Stallion Stakes by a Neck at Belmont New York Times Section Sports page 40 1953 06 11 Retrieved 2020 03 07 The Inside Track Racing To History NTRA 2011 06 10 Retrieved 2020 03 07 The Bloodhorse com Champion s history charts Archived September 4 2012 at the Wayback MachineFurther reading EditHovdey Jay Whittingham The Story of a Thoroughbred Racing Legend 1993 Blood Horse Publications ISBN 0 939049 61 9 Milestones Nov 30 1953 Time November 30 1953 failed verification Charles Whittingham at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameExternal links EditLegends Charlie Whittingham Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charles E Whittingham amp oldid 1133982955, wikipedia, 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