About Charles T. Patterson
Lived 1869 – 1918 (aged 49). Charles T. Patterson was an American horse trainer.
Charles Tillinghast Patterson (February 4, 1869 - March 27, 1918) was an owner and trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses best known for his win in the 1917 Kentucky Derby with Omar Khayyam and as the owner and trainer of Ornament, the 1897 American Horse of the Year and American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse.
Patterson's father was an owner of Standardbred horses and as young man, Charles was a harness racing driver. In 1891 his interests shifted to Thoroughbred racing and he was hired to train the horses of renowned Kentucky owner and breeder John Madden.
Charles Patterson died on March 27, 1918. He was training for Robert L. Gerry from a base at Belmont Park at the time of his death.
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Who was Charles T. Patterson?
American racehorse trainer
When was Charles T. Patterson born?
Charles T. Patterson was born on 4 February 1869 in Pittsburgh.
When did Charles T. Patterson die?
Charles T. Patterson died on 27 March 1918 in Queens, New York.
What was Charles T. Patterson's occupation?
Charles T. Patterson was a horse trainer.
What nationality was Charles T. Patterson?
Charles T. Patterson was American.
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