John Nerud, 102

[Round Pen]

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]

a true legend RIP

[Revidere]

"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]

Rev thanks for posting

Rest in Peace Mr. Nerud

[Gate Dancer]

"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]

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]

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.