Gary Sciacca

Gary Sciacca
Occupation	Trainer
Born	(1960-03-10) March 10, 1960 (age 64) Brooklyn, New York, United States
Career wins	1,000+ (ongoing)
Major racing wins
Ashley T. Cole Handicap (1986, 2000) Hollie Hughes Handicap (1990) Beldame Stakes (1992) Comely Stakes (1992) Gazelle Stakes (1992) Bowling Green Handicap (1993) Poker Stakes (1994) Saranac Stakes (1995) Hollywood Derby (1997) Jamaica Handicap (1997) Eddie Read Handicap (1998) Brooklyn Handicap (1998) Vagrancy Handicap (1999) Fort Marcy Handicap (1998) Yaddo Handicap (1999, 2000) Endeavour Breeders' Cup Stakes (2000) Kingston Handicap (2001)
Significant horses
Saratoga Dew, Subordination

Gary Sciacca (born March 10, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. He has been involved in the racing industry for over forty years and has over 1,000 race wins.

Biography

Sciacca earned his first win as a professional trainer on October 21, 1981 at New York's Aqueduct Racetrack. ^[1] In 1992, he conditioned Saratoga Dew to American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly honors, the first New York-bred horse to win an Eclipse Award. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Sciacca was charged in 2003 for giving a horse an illegal substance. ^[5]

On November 18, 2008, Sciacca began serving a 120-day suspension order issued by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. ^{[6] [7]} for Under the Trainers Responsibility Rule, the Board found him accountable for a milkshaking incident at his stable which occurred while he was on vacation.

In 2013, he trained Saratoga Snacks to victory in the $250,000 Empire Classic Handicap for owner Bill Purcells. After being fired as the horse's trainer, Sciacca purchased the horse and managed his retirement. ^{[8] [9]}

He earned his 1000th win in November 2021, just over four decades on from his first win. ^{[10] [11] [12]}

References

1. Kane, Mike (2021-07-22). "Gary Sciacca Eyes Win Number 1,000". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
2. Durso, Joseph (1992-10-30). "NOTEBOOK; Sciacca Is Basking in the Spotlight". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-02-28.
3. "What Does Trainer Gary Sciacca Do When the Track is Dark". The Post-Star. 1996. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
4. McCalmont/NYRA, Keith (2020-04-11). "Looking Ahead, Sciacca Hoping To Feast In NY-Bred Company With Lobsta, Chowda". Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
5. "Sportsline". The Daily Nonpareil. 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
6. "MINUTES". archive.ph. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
7. "Sciacca Gets 120-Day Suspension". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
8. "Sciacca buys multiple stakes winner Saratoga Snacks". www.drf.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
9. Law, Tom (2022-02-22). "Fan favorite Saratoga Snacks dies at 13". New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. News. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
10. "Sciacca Gets 1000th Winner". The Daily Thoroughbread. 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
11. TDN, The (2021-11-11). "Sciacca Gets 1000th Winner". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
12. "Gary Sciacca Eyes Win Number 1,000". Thoroughbred Daily News. 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2023.

External links

• Gary Sciacca at the NTRA