John Nerud Turns 100 on Saturday

[TouchOfGrey]

Nerud's 100th birthday: Looking back on a proud career

Nerud never left the game entirely as an owner and breeder. He had about a dozen horses in training in New York several years ago, but today he’s down to two horses. He owns half of three-time winner Verbosity, now in training with Mike Hushion, and he has a yearling Thunder Gulch colt that he bred from his Colonial Affair mare Comedy of Errors. He’s named the colt Final Chapter.

“That’s the last horse I’ll ever breed,” Nerud said. “I gave the mare away last week.”

Owning a yearling at age 100? That’s typical Nerud.

“I have no plans to go anywhere,” he said. “I never expected to go this far, or I’d have took better care of myself.”

[Kasept]

http://www.johnnerud.com/

Beautifully done new John Nerud website..

Room to leave comments and well wishes.

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

Nerud's 100th birthday: Looking back on a proud career

Very nice piece by Glenye. The man's career and longevity is amazing, a true legend. Happy Birthday Mr. Nerud.

[OldDog]

Steve, any plans to reach out to him on ATR? Having him on in the past was such a blast.

A legend in Florida; they have streets named after Tartan Farms down here. Happy Birthday!

[TheSpyder]

If it wern't for ATR and Steve I would not know who he is.

Another reason to thank you Steve. What a pleasure to hear him and his views.

[TouchOfGrey]

Nerud Turns 100 In Style With Birthday Bash

Weiss was the first to speak after Nerud. “About 10 years ago, we had a very nice party at Aqueduct to celebrate John’s 90th birthday,” he said. “The last thing John said to everyone was, ‘Make sure you take good care of yourself; you’re all invited to my 100th.’ I don’t know what he’s going to say now.”

[joeydb]

Great milestone - I wish him well, and have enjoyed the interviews on ATR in the past.

So now instead of "Centanni" (100 years), I will wish him "Centanni dieci" (110 years)!