Gary C. Contessa (October 13, 1957 in Merrick, New York) [1][permanent dead link‍] is an American horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.

[1] From 2006 through 2008, Gary Contessa led all New York Racing Association (NYRA) trainers in wins.

In 2007 he set a record with 159 NYRA wins.

He was the New York Racing Association, Trainer of the Year in 2006 and 2007.

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