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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] Early career.
Apr 20, 1999 · Winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer in 1971, 1982, and 1989, Whittingham, a California native, led all North American trainers in earnings seven times and trained five Hall of Fame members: Ack Ack, Cougar II, Dahlia, Flawlessly, and Sunday Silence.
Dec 13, 2023 · It’s a lengthy list of accomplishments, yet one befitting a trainer as respected as Charles E. Whittingham. Born in Chula Vista, Calif., on April 13, 1913, Whittingham started as a hot walker in Tijuana, Mexico.
Apr 22, 1999 · AMERICAN RACING has lost a legend and a talisman with the death of the trainer Charlie Whittingham. The former marine, known universally as "The Bald Eagle" because of his hairless bullet of a...
Jun 28, 2024 · Charles E. Whittingham was the trainer for Ferdinand, who won the Kentucky Derby in 1986, and Sunday Silence, who clinched victory at the Kentucky Derby in 1989. Both horses are famous not just for winning the Derby but also for their impressive careers and lasting influence on horse racing. 5.
Apr 20, 1999 · 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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