Gary Sciacca (born March 10, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American horse trainer in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.[1] [2]
Sciacca earned his first win as a professional trainer on October 21, 1981, at New York's Aqueduct Racetrack. 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.
Sciacca was charged in 2003 for giving a horse an illegal substance. [3]
On November 18, 2008, Sciacca began serving a 120-day suspension order issued by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. [1] for [2] Under the Trainers Responsibility Rule, the Board found him accountable for a milkshaking incident at his stable which occurred while he was on vacation. [3]
He earned his 1000th win in November 2021.[4]
On August 18 ,2022 ,at Saratoga Raceway, a group of rowdy horse racing lovers from downstate NY were caught rolling the trainers favorite golf cart around the grounds. Upon discovering this , Sciacca immediately went into a curse laden rage in front of women and children. 20 minutes later that group won big off his horse, “Sell Something”.
References
- ^ "Gary Sciacca Eyes Win Number 1,000". Thoroughbred Daily News. 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "What Does Trainer Gary Sciacca Do When the Track is Dark". The Post-Star. 1996. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Sportsline". The Daily Nonpareil. 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Sciacca Gets 1000th Winner". The Daily Thoroughbread. 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
