Bill Strange

Inducted 2004

September 16, 1928
1,163 Wins in 5,134 Starts

29 Stakes Victories
Finger Lakes Leading Trainer: 1972 & 1990

Bill Strange arrived at Finger Lakes Race Track in 1971 from California. Strange had immediate success in 1972 as not only Finger Lakes leading trainer, but also the nation’s leading percentage trainer with 60 wins in 159 starts (38%). He also won
the Finger Lakes training title in 1990 with 74 victories.

Finger Lakes Hall of Fame inductees that were in Strange’s stable include Anniron, Proud Puppy, and Sagely. Under Strange’s care, Anniron and Proud Puppy combined to win 14 stakes races. He also trained Flyingphere, who had 48 wins in 213 starts, and Silver Fir, who had 46 wins in 165 starts.

Strange retired after the 2003 season as one of the top percentage trainers in Finger Lakes history, with his horses finishing either first or second 54% of the time. He is one of the most respected and well-liked horsemen to call Finger Lakes home.