Edwin J. Gregson
| Edwin J. Gregson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born |
August 7, 1938 Los Angeles, California |
| Died |
June 4, 2000 (aged 61) South Pasadena, California |
| Major racing wins | |
|
Yerba Buena Handicap (1990) U.S. Triple Crown wins:Kentucky Derby (1982) | |
| Honours | |
| Edwin J. Gregson Foundation | |
| Significant horses | |
| Gato Del Sol, Petite Ile | |
Edwin J. Gregson (August 7, 1938 – June 4, 2000) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He was the trainer of Gato Del Sol who won the 1982 Kentucky Derby.
He died on June 4, 2000, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[1] In his honor, a charitable institution founded by the association of California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) designed to "enhance the quality of life of California's backstretch workers and their families" was renamed the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation.[2]
References
- ↑ "Gato Del Sol Trainer Gregson Is Found Dead". Articles.latimes.com. 2000-06-06. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
- ↑ The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation Retrieved September 23, 2018
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