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Robert J. Frankel

Robert Frankel
Occupation Trainer
Born (1941-07-09)July 9, 1941
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died November 16, 2009(2009-11-16) (aged 68)
California, U.S.
Career wins 3,654
Major racing wins

San Gorgonio Handicap
(1973, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap
(1973, 1979, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2002, 2009)
Eddie Read Handicap
(1977, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1997)
Vanity Invitational Handicap (1984)
John C. Mabee Handicap
(1990, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2007)
Santa Anita Handicap
(1990, 2002, 2003)
Arlington Handicap
(1991, 1994, 1996, 2000)
Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes
(1991, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Hollywood Gold Cup (1991, 2001, 2008)
Hollywood Derby (1991, 1999, 2001)
Pacific Classic Stakes
(1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001)
Santa Ana Handicap
(1992, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Woodward Stakes
(1993, 2001, 2003, 2004)
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
(1993, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Santa Barbara Handicap
(1994, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap (1996, 2002, 2005)
Matriarch Stakes
(1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007)
Arlington Million (2000, 2002)
Jockey Club Gold Cup (2001)
Whitney Handicap (2001, 2003)
Travers Stakes (2002)
Santa Anita Oaks (2002, 2008, 2009)
Coaching Club American Oaks (2003)
Forego Handicap (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008)
Wood Memorial Stakes (2003)
Florida Derby (2003)
Haskell Invitational Handicap (2003)
Louisiana Derby (2003, 2005)

American Classics / Breeders' Cup wins:
Belmont Stakes (2003)
Breeders' Cup Sprint (2001)
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2002, 2005)
Breeders' Cup Classic (2004)
Breeders' Cup Distaff (2007)

International wins:
Japan Cup (1988)
E. P. Taylor Stakes (2004)
Queen's Plate (2005)
Racing awards
Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer
(1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
U.S. Champion Trainer by earnings
(1993, 2002, 2003)
Honours
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (1995)
Robert J. Frankel Memorial Handicap at Santa Anita Park
Significant horses
Squirtle Squirt, Bertrando, Empire Maker,
Exbourne, Peace Rules, Milwaukee Brew, Starine, Beat Hollow,
Medaglia d'Oro, Sightseek, Ghostzapper,
Leroidesanimaux, Ginger Punch, Stardom Bound, Ventura

San Gorgonio Handicap
(1973, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007)
Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap
(1973, 1979, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2002, 2009)
Eddie Read Handicap
(1977, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1997)
Vanity Invitational Handicap (1984)
John C. Mabee Handicap
(1990, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2007)
Santa Anita Handicap
(1990, 2002, 2003)
Arlington Handicap
(1991, 1994, 1996, 2000)
Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes
(1991, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Hollywood Gold Cup (1991, 2001, 2008)
Hollywood Derby (1991, 1999, 2001)
Pacific Classic Stakes
(1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001)
Santa Ana Handicap
(1992, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Woodward Stakes
(1993, 2001, 2003, 2004)
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
(1993, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Santa Barbara Handicap
(1994, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap (1996, 2002, 2005)
Matriarch Stakes
(1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007)
Arlington Million (2000, 2002)
Jockey Club Gold Cup (2001)
Whitney Handicap (2001, 2003)
Travers Stakes (2002)
Santa Anita Oaks (2002, 2008, 2009)
Coaching Club American Oaks (2003)
Forego Handicap (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008)
Wood Memorial Stakes (2003)
Florida Derby (2003)
Haskell Invitational Handicap (2003)
Louisiana Derby (2003, 2005)


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