David A. Whiteley
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David Anders Whiteley (October 21, 1944 - August 13, 2017) was an American
U.S. Triple Crown.[2]
The son of
Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr. who trained the great filly Ruffian, David grew up in the industry.[3] In a career that began in 1970 he won 678 races, including 45 graded stakes, until his retirement in 1995.[4]
David Whiteley's win with Coastal in the 1979 Belmont Stakes ended the Triple Crown hopes of Spectacular Bid.[5]
His three Champions were all female horses:
- Revidere, 1976 American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly for William Haggin Perry
- George W. Strawbridge, Jr.
- Just A Game, 1980 American Champion Female Turf Horse for owners Peter M. Brant and H. Joseph Allen
David A. Whiteley died at his home in Camden, South Carolina on August 13, 2017.[6]
References
- ^ Bloodhorse.com - Eclipse Award winners
- ^ Toledo (Ohio) Blade - June 10, 1979
- ^ National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
- ^ Paulick Report August 14, 2017 article titled "David Whiteley, Trainer Of Belmont Winner Coastal, Dies At 73"
- ^ Sports Illustrated - June 18, 1979
- ^ Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden, South Carolina