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Horse Racing Biography

Todd Pletcher

“Todd P”

American · Columbus, USA · Born 5 March 1967

Trainer
5000
career winners
6
eclipse awards
60
classic wins
Yes
hall of fame

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American Hall of Fame trainer whose record of training over 5,000 winners and multiple Eclipse Award titles established him as the most prolific and successful trainer of his generation in American Thoroughbred racing.

Todd Pletcher is America's multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer whose consistent production of top-quality horses — particularly on the Triple Crown trail — has established him as one of the most successful trainers in Thoroughbred racing. His methodical approach and exceptional record at Saratoga and other major tracks have produced consistent champions.

Famous For

Leading trainer in North American thoroughbred racing with multiple Eclipse Awards and Triple Crown race victories

Playing Style

How They Played

Known for meticulous attention to detail, large stable operations, and strategic race placement of horses

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the most successful trainers in modern horse racing history with over 5,000 career wins and multiple Breeders' Cup victories

Career Journey

Timeline

1989 📌 Began training career as assistant to D. Wayne Lukas
1996 🎯 Started independent training operation
2004 🏆 First Eclipse Award as Outstanding Trainer
2007 🏆 Won Kentucky Derby with Rags to Riches
2010 🏆 Won Kentucky Derby with Super Saver
2013 🏆 Won Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming
2017 🏆 Won Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming
2019 🎯 Reached 5,000 career training victories
Career Timeline — Todd Pletcher
1989
Began training career as assistant to D. Wayne Lukas
1996
Started independent training operation
2004
First Eclipse Award as Outstanding Trainer
2007
Won Kentucky Derby with Rags to Riches
2010
Won Kentucky Derby with Super Saver
2013
Won Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming
2017
Won Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming
2019
Reached 5,000 career training victories