John T. Ward Jr.
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John T. Ward Jr. | |
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Occupation | Trainer |
Born | Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. | August 2, 1945
Died | April 24, 2021 Lexington, Kentucky | (aged 75)
Career wins | 574 |
Major racing wins | |
Kentucky Oaks (1995) Canadian Oaks (1995) Beldame Stakes (1999) Hempstead Handicap (2000) Raven Run Stakes (2000, 2005) Florida Derby (2001) Breeders' Futurity Stakes (2002) Gulfstream Park Handicap (2003) Arlington Oaks (2005) Super Derby (2006) Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (2008)
U.S. Triple Crown series: Breeders' Cup wins: | |
Significant horses | |
Beautiful Pleasure, Booklet, Forest Secrets Gal in a Ruckus, Hero's Tribute, Monarchos, Sky Mesa, Snow Dance, Strong Contender |
John T. Ward Jr. (August 2, 1945 – April 24, 2021) was an American racehorse trainer. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in agricultural economics, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a third-generation horseman on both sides of his family. He took charge of the family farm at age twenty-five when his father became ill in 1970.[1]
Ward met his wife, Donna, when she was showing horses. They operated John T. Ward Stables and Sugar Grove Farm in Central Kentucky.
References
- ^ "Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer Ward Dies at 75". bloodhorse.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
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