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03-18-2015, 05:14 PM
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H. Allen Jerkens passes away at 85
RIP to a legend. Possibly the greatest trainer of all-time and one of the most influential people in thoroughbred history. Condolences to the Jerkens family and everyone who knew him personally.
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03-18-2015, 05:29 PM
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A truly great trainer and better human being, gave every one a chance. Although i dont go back as far as some of you,bu i was at Saratoga for the Test and Alabama won by Society Selection. 3 weeks apart;
He was visibly moved to tears and he got a standing ovation. Never forget it. Condolences to his family and friends. http://www.horseracingnation.com/hor...ety_Selection#
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The virtue of a man ought to be measured, not by his extraordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct. Blaise Pascal Last edited by Benny : 03-18-2015 at 06:56 PM. Reason: test, ss page
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03-18-2015, 05:50 PM
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May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to the Jerkens family.
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"Relax, alright? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."-- Crash Davis
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03-18-2015, 06:18 PM
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There won't come another Chief. A man greater than the sum of the accolades ever directed at his horsemanship & humanity.
It's been a privilege for all of us as players and fans to have been able to witness whatever portion of Allen Jerkens' career we have. Deepest sympathies to daughter Julie, surrogate daughter Leah Gyarmati, sons Jimmy, Steven, 'the 3rd Jerkens son' Chuck Simon, the grandchildren and the extended legion of racetrackers that Chief guided though life. 
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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03-18-2015, 07:01 PM
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Condolences to his family and friends. It was always a special treat to be at Saratoga when he won a Graded Stake.
I didn't know this until today, but what a day he had when Devil His Due won the Wood Memorial.
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Tod Marks Photo - Daybreak over Oklahoma
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03-18-2015, 11:03 PM
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RIP Chief, one of the best to ever do it. Hope he saw Juba win that race before he passed today
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03-18-2015, 11:49 PM
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Condolences to the Jerkens family.
A video worth watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh4pd7Tx7pU
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03-19-2015, 07:05 AM
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03-19-2015, 07:25 AM
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Nice video...I spent many days at Belmont and the A over the years....If Mr Jerkens had a horse entered, you always had to give it a second and 3rd look. Way back in the early 70s, he had a sprinter named Raise a King who had bad legs, would only run every few months, but Allen would get him ready and he would fire....just one of many amazing training jobs he did over the years.....I will miss this guy!
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03-19-2015, 07:39 AM
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From the piece on Bloodhorse:
"Jerkens was born on April 21, 1929, in Islip, N.Y. He was enthralled with horses from the start, beginning to compile a scrapbook of his favorites when he was in kindergarten. Among his clippings were reports of Omaha's Triple Crown win in 1935, the first horse he said he remembered." http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...#ixzz3UpmoqwNn Talk about someone who spent his life doing what he loved. Condolences to his family, and what a wonderful run he had!
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03-19-2015, 08:30 AM
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I remember not too long ago, when they still had racing on Television on Saturday, when Randy Moss used to pick a Budweiser long shot of the race. This day he picked Shine Again, who was double digits. She blew them away! I still have the video of the race and Mr. Jerkens in the winner circle
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