Nerud, who was born on a ranch in Minatare, Nebraska, worked as a rodeo cowboy, groom and most notably as a trainer during his youth. Prior to serving in World War II, he was the agent for Hall of Fame jockey Ted Atkinson in New England. He served with the United States Navy during the war, then returned to racing as an assistant to Frank J. Kearns at Woolford Farm. He eventually took over from Kearns and in 1949 trained his first Champion when Delegate earned American Co-Champion Sprint Horse honors.[2]
Nerud spent the bulk of his 44-year training career (1935–1978) as a trainer, president and general manager for William L. McKnight's Tartan Farms in Ocala, Florida. When Nerud retired from training in 1978, he remained at Tartan as manager of racing and breeding.
As a trainer, Nerud first drew national attention in 1956 after prepping Switch On to win the Palm Beach and McLennan Handicaps. The following season, in 1957, Nerud lost the Kentucky Derby by a nose to Iron Liege after jockey Bill Shoemaker, aboard Gallant Man, misjudged the finish line. Gallant Man later defeated Bold Ruler in a record-breaking Belmont Stakes.
Nerud's most acclaimed runner was Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Fager. In 1968 Dr. Fager became the only thoroughbred to win four Championships in one year: Sprinter, Turf Horse, Handicap Horse and Horse of the Year. In addition to Delegate, Nerud trained champions Intentionally (1959 Sprinter) Ta Wee (1969, 1970 Sprinter and also a Hall of Fame inductee) and Dr. Patches (1978 co-Sprinter). Overall, he is credited[by whom?] with saddling over 1,000 winners including 27 stakes winners.
Nerud helped turn Tartan into one of the nation's top racing and breeding operations. In addition to developing an excellent broodmare band, Tartan stood Dr. Fager, Intentionally, In Reality and later, Hold Your Peace, Codex and Smile. Nerud also bred and owned Fappiano, sire of the champion and top stallion Unbridled.[3]
Founding director of Breeders' Cup
During the early 1980s, Nerud assisted in the early development of the Breeders' Cup, helping founder John R. Gaines to sell the concept to horsemen across the nation. As a founding member, Nerud also served as chairman of the Breeders' Cup marketing committee in its formative years. In 1985 Nerud won the Breeders' Cup Mile with his homebred Cozzene, who was trained by his son Jan. Cozzene was voted the 1985 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Male Turf Horse.[4]
Personal life
Nerud's wife of 68 years, Charlotte, died on August 28, 2009. John was a resident of Old Brookville, New York, and turned 100 in February 2013.[5] Nerud remained a director emeritus of Breeders' Cup, Ltd. until his death. Nerud died on August 13, 2015, at the age of 102.[6][7]
References
^. RacingMuseum.org. Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
^January 12, 2002 Thoroughbred Times interview with John Nerud
^. NTRA.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
^"Colin's Ghost: Thoroughbred Horse Racing History » John Nerud on the Breeders Cup, 2008". www.ColinsGhost.org. December 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
^"US: John Nerud Celebrates 100th Birthday". Racing and Sports. February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
^Litsky, Frank (August 13, 2015). "John A. Nerud, Hall of Fame Thoroughbred Trainer, Dies at 102". Retrieved August 4, 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
^"Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
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John Andrew Nerud February 9 1913 August 13 2015 was an American thoroughbred horse trainer and owner who was inducted in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1972 1 John A NerudFull nameJohn Andrew NerudOccupationTrainer amp OwnerBorn 1913 02 09 February 9 1913Minatare Nebraska U S DiedAugust 13 2015 2015 08 13 aged 102 Old Brookville New York U S Career wins1 000 Major racing winsHialeah Inaugural Handicap 1949 Seminole Handicap 1949 1962 New Rochelle Handicap 1949 Spinaway Stakes 1951 Palm Beach Handicap 1956 1957 1962 1964 McLennan Handicap 1956 Hibiscus Stakes 1957 Travers Stakes 1957 Peter Pan Stakes 1957 Jockey Club Gold Cup 1957 Royal Palm Handicap 1957 1975 Hollywood Gold Cup 1958 Metropolitan Handicap 1958 Test Stakes 1960 1969 Black Helen Handicap 1961 Bay Shore Stakes 1962 Bernard Baruch Handicap 1964 Fall Highweight Handicap 1965 Cowdin Stakes 1966 Arlington Classic 1967 Withers Stakes 1967 Hawthorne Gold Cup 1967 Gotham Stakes 1967 Man O War Stakes 1967 Vosburgh Stakes 1967 1968 1978 Canadian Turf Handicap 1967 Adirondack Stakes 1967 Suburban Handicap 1968 United Nations Handicap 1964 1968 Whitney Handicap 1968 Gallorette Handicap 1968 Jasmine Stakes 1969 Prioress Stakes 1969 Comely Stakes 1969 Miss Woodford Stakes 1969 Demoiselle Stakes 1974 Gazelle Handicap 1975 Diana Handicap 1975 Bed O Roses Handicap 1976 Questionnaire Handicap 1978 Paterson Handicap 1978 Meadowlands Cup Handicap 1978 U S Triple Crown wins Belmont Stakes 1957 Selected wins as an owner Metropolitan Handicap 1981 Wood Memorial Stakes 1984 Breeders Cup Mile 1985 Longfellow Handicap 1985 Oceanport Handicap 1985 Fall Highweight Handicap 1986 Top Flight Handicap 1988 Racing awardsBig Sport of Turfdom Award 1968 Eclipse Award of Merit 2006 HonoursNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 1972 Significant horsesDelegate Gallant Man Intentionally Dr Fager Ta Wee Dr Patches Fappiano Cozzene Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 3 Founding director of Breeders Cup 4 Personal life 5 ReferencesEarly years EditNerud who was born on a ranch in Minatare Nebraska worked as a rodeo cowboy groom and most notably as a trainer during his youth Prior to serving in World War II he was the agent for Hall of Fame jockey Ted Atkinson in New England He served with the United States Navy during the war then returned to racing as an assistant to Frank J Kearns at Woolford Farm He eventually took over from Kearns and in 1949 trained his first Champion when Delegate earned American Co Champion Sprint Horse honors 2 Career EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Nerud spent the bulk of his 44 year training career 1935 1978 as a trainer president and general manager for William L McKnight s Tartan Farms in Ocala Florida When Nerud retired from training in 1978 he remained at Tartan as manager of racing and breeding As a trainer Nerud first drew national attention in 1956 after prepping Switch On to win the Palm Beach and McLennan Handicaps The following season in 1957 Nerud lost the Kentucky Derby by a nose to Iron Liege after jockey Bill Shoemaker aboard Gallant Man misjudged the finish line Gallant Man later defeated Bold Ruler in a record breaking Belmont Stakes Nerud s most acclaimed runner was Hall of Fame inductee Dr Fager In 1968 Dr Fager became the only thoroughbred to win four Championships in one year Sprinter Turf Horse Handicap Horse and Horse of the Year In addition to Delegate Nerud trained champions Intentionally 1959 Sprinter Ta Wee 1969 1970 Sprinter and also a Hall of Fame inductee and Dr Patches 1978 co Sprinter Overall he is credited by whom with saddling over 1 000 winners including 27 stakes winners Nerud helped turn Tartan into one of the nation s top racing and breeding operations In addition to developing an excellent broodmare band Tartan stood Dr Fager Intentionally In Reality and later Hold Your Peace Codex and Smile Nerud also bred and owned Fappiano sire of the champion and top stallion Unbridled 3 Founding director of Breeders Cup EditDuring the early 1980s Nerud assisted in the early development of the Breeders Cup helping founder John R Gaines to sell the concept to horsemen across the nation As a founding member Nerud also served as chairman of the Breeders Cup marketing committee in its formative years In 1985 Nerud won the Breeders Cup Mile with his homebred Cozzene who was trained by his son Jan Cozzene was voted the 1985 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Male Turf Horse 4 Personal life EditNerud s wife of 68 years Charlotte died on August 28 2009 John was a resident of Old Brookville New York and turned 100 in February 2013 5 Nerud remained a director emeritus of Breeders Cup Ltd until his death Nerud died on August 13 2015 at the age of 102 6 7 References Edit John A Nerud at the United States National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame RacingMuseum org Archived from the original on July 10 2007 Retrieved August 4 2017 January 12 2002 Thoroughbred Times interview with John Nerud Page not found NTRA NTRA com Archived from the original on September 29 2007 Retrieved August 4 2017 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Cite uses generic title help Colin s Ghost Thoroughbred Horse Racing History John Nerud on the Breeders Cup 2008 www ColinsGhost org December 2008 Retrieved August 4 2017 US John Nerud Celebrates 100th Birthday Racing and Sports February 10 2013 Retrieved February 10 2013 Litsky Frank August 13 2015 John A Nerud Hall of Fame Thoroughbred Trainer Dies at 102 Retrieved August 4 2017 via NYTimes com Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102 BloodHorse com Retrieved August 4 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John A Nerud amp oldid 1087816153, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
