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Kasept

08-13-2015 09:46 AM

John Nerud, 102

Legendary John Nerud passed this morning..

TouchOfGrey

08-13-2015 10:30 AM

Bloodhorse | Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102

hoovesupsideyourhead

08-13-2015 10:34 AM

r.i.p sad news

OldDog

08-13-2015 10:52 AM

What can I say about a man for whom even the adjective "legendary" feels inadequate? Having only read about him and listened to him, I am envious of those of you who truly knew him. His was a life well lived. Bravo, Mr. Nerud.

Danzig

08-13-2015 11:03 AM

a legend who has left an indelible, amazing mark on the sport. he will be missed.

TouchOfGrey

08-13-2015 11:24 AM

Bloodhorse | Steve Haskin > The Legacy of John Nerud

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When a 102-year-old person dies it shouldn’t come as a shock. But John Nerud was no ordinary person, and it is still difficult to believe he is gone. Although his body steadily deteriorated over the past couple of years, his mind refused to follow and he still was looking for ways to improve the sport, NYRA, and the Breeders’ Cup right up until his final breath.

Round Pen

08-13-2015 12:47 PM

Tartan Farm Started a Graveyard of Champions(Which is now Winding Oaks Farm), its at the highest Point of the Farm and has been Meticulously taken care of for years, its the Final Resting Point for Dr Fager, Ta Wee and Dr Patches. There are several other's too but can't Remember of the top of my Head.

FATPIANO

08-13-2015 02:13 PM

:( a true legend RIP

Revidere

08-13-2015 03:14 PM

"I'd rather have a bad day at the track, than a good day somewhere else!"
-John Nerud

Mr. Nerud and Pat Day-Belmont 1998.

casp0555

08-13-2015 03:53 PM

Rev :tro::tro: thanks for posting

Rest in Peace Mr. Nerud

Gate Dancer

08-14-2015 06:44 AM

"I'd rather have a bad day at the track, than a good day somewhere else!"-----John Nerud

Amen............a true icon.......... R.I.P.

GenuineRisk

08-15-2015 08:17 AM

A great piece the NY Times blog The Rail did with him when he was 100.

http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/201...eaming-at-100/

Check out his comments on Secretariat. Still firm in his feeling of, "Eh, I've seen better." And of course his comments on Dr Fager, too. :)

Linny

08-17-2015 09:48 PM

What an extraordinary life! I recall reading about his purchase of a yearling at the age of about 97. When someone asked him about the purchase he replied (I paraphrase) "I guess I'm an optimist..."

RIP, Mr, Nerud.

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