Donnie K. Von Hemel
| Donnie K. Von Hemel | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Arlington Matron Handicap (2009) (2016)Bayakoa Stakes (2009) Amsterdam Stakes (2011) King's Bishop Stakes (2011) Ohio Derby (2011) Peter Pan Stakes (2011) Smarty Jones Stakes (2011) Oaklawn Handicap (2012) Pimlico Special Stakes (2012) Sixty Sails Handicap (2012) Southwest Stakes
Breeders' Cup wins: |
| Racing awards | |
| Remington Park Champion Trainer 12 times (record) | |
| Honors | |
| Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame (1998) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Bien Nicole, Caleb's Posse, Clever Trevor, Mariah's Storm | |
Donnie K. Von Hemel (born September 10, 1961, in Manter, Kansas) is a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. The son of trainer Don Von Hemel and brother to trainer Kelly Von Hemel, he obtained a degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University but in 1984 chose a training career.[1] [2]
An Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee, in 2011 Von Hemel won the richest race of his career when Caleb's Posse captured the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile hosted that year by Churchill Downs. [3]
References
- ^ "Donnie K. Von Hemel". Equibase Company. 2018-12-06. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ "Donnie K. Von Hemel". Oaklawn Park. 2018-01-01. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Caleb's Posse". Breeders Cup Limited. 2011-11-05. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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