Harry Trotsek
| Harry Trotsek | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Matron Stakes (1965) (1980, 1985)
International race wins:Selima Stakes (1965) Spinaway Stakes (1965) Test Stakes (1966) Arkansas Derby (1967) Lafayette Stakes (1968) Bahamas Stakes (1974) Hibiscus Stakes (1976) Stepping Stone Purse (1978) Arlington Oaks Washington, D.C. International Stakes (1957) (1958, 1959)
U.S. Triple Crown series wins:Canadian International Stakes Preakness Stakes (1954) |
| Racing awards | |
| United States Champion Thoroughbred Trainer by earnings (1953) | |
| Honours | |
| National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (1984) Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame | |
| Significant horses | |
| Hasty Road, Jack Ketch, Mahan, Moccasin, Oil Capitol, Queen Hopeful, Stan | |
Harry E. Trotsek (April 18, 1912 – February 5, 1997) was an American
stakes race winners including Champions Hasty Road, Moccasin, Oil Capitol, and Stan, and led all North American trainers in purse winnings in 1953.[1]
Trotsek was widely respected for his development of young jockeys including such riders as Johnny Sellers, Kenneth Church and John Rotz.[2]
Retirement
After fifty-seven years as a trainer, Trotsek retired in 1988. He and his wife Cora Mae Hill Trotsek were living in Coral Gables, Florida, at the time of his death in 1997.[3]
Quotes
Known as a very patient trainer who got the most out of horses under his care, Trotsek is noted for an interview in which he said that "Good horses, overcome all sorts of things—including their trainers."[4]