Triple Crown series:Kentucky Derby (1956)Belmont Stakes (1956)Hugh L. Fontaine (November 7, 1895 – June 1978) was an American fighter pilot during World War I and a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.
During World War I Lieutenant Fontaine served in France with the United States Army Air Force.
[3] By an Act of Congress, on July 9, 1918, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism" while serving with the 49th Aero Squadron, 2nd Pursuit Group.
[4] After returning from service, Lieutenant Fontaine married Elizabeth Martin Donelson on April 22, 1929 in Shelby County, Tennessee.
[5] Among his successes while there, he conditioned Handcuff to 1938 American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly honors.