Born:
1972-02-14 Redlands California USA Currently Residing: Pasadena California USA wife Lucinda, who was the director of owner services for Thoroughbred Owners of California; first child Joshua; father Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella Notes: Gary Mandella started his career as an assistant of his father and saddled many major stakes winners including Wild Rush, Atticus, Redattore and Stop Traffic. He establishe d his own stable in 2002 and stepped into his father̢۪ s shoes. |
Gary Mandella won the 2002 Pinjara and 2003 Sham. His first graded stakes winner was Taste of Paradise that won the 2004 Vernon Underwood Stakes at Hollywood Park and won the 2005 Ralph Hinds Handicap at Fairplex Park. His first Breeders̢۪ Cup starter is Taste of Paradise. Some of his important clients include Gerard and Alain Wertheimer, Lazy Lane Farms, R.D. Hubbard and Diamond A Racing. |