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Old 08-13-2015, 10:46 AM
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Legendary John Nerud passed this morning..
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Old 08-13-2015, 11:30 AM
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Bloodhorse | Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102
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Old 08-13-2015, 11:34 AM
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r.i.p sad news
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Old 08-13-2015, 11:52 AM
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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.
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Old 08-13-2015, 12:03 PM
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a legend who has left an indelible, amazing mark on the sport. he will be missed.
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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.
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Old 08-13-2015, 01:47 PM
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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.
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a true legend RIP
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"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.

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Rev thanks for posting

Rest in Peace Mr. Nerud
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"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.
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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.
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Old 08-17-2015, 10:48 PM
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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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