Frank E. Childs

Frank E. Childs (December 27, 1887 – January 10, 1973) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He was the trainer of Tomy Lee who won the 1959 Kentucky Derby.[1] He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1968.[2]

Frank E. Childs
OccupationTrainer
Born(1887-12-27)December 27, 1887
Cove, Oregon
DiedJanuary 10, 1973(1973-01-10) (aged 85)
California
Major racing wins
Wolverine Handicap (1941)
Kentucky Oaks (1944)
Del Mar Derby (1949)
San Antonio Handicap (1949)
San Carlos Handicap (1951)
Del Mar Futurity (1958, 1961)
Santa Catalina Stakes (1965)
California Oaks (1968)
Honeymoon Handicap (1968)
La Centinela Stakes (1968)
Princess Stakes (1968)
Beverly Hills Handicap (1969)
Santa Ana Stakes (1969)
Los Angeles Handicap (1971)

U.S. Triple Crown wins:
Kentucky Derby (1959)

Honors
U.S. Racing Hall of Fame (1968)
Significant horses
Bolero, Berseem, Canina, Black Badge, Dinner Gong, Flying Rhythm, Miss Ribot, Occupy, Tomy Lee

Frank Childs served with the United States Army during World War I.

References
  1. "Derby Countdown - Tomy Lee 1959". The Courier-Journal. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  2. "Frank E. Childs | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame". Racingmuseum.org. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2016-10-31.


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