Remembrances of John Nerud
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It is with a very heavy heart that I have to report the death of a true legend, John Nerud, who passed away this a.m. at age 102.
— Steve Haskin (@SteveHaskin) August 13, 2015
John Nerud, 102, dies the early morning hours of Aug. 13 at his home in Old Brookville, N.Y. story soon at @BloodHorse
— Evan Hammonds (@blackcat30) August 13, 2015
Mr. Nerud once read in an article, the 1 person I would like to have dinner with from horse business. Called and had us to his home. #Class
— Mark Hennig (@Hennigracing) August 13, 2015
John Nerud and Bobby Frankel - 1994. pic.twitter.com/EQi4ce63Ou
— Easy Goer (@Jasonm921) August 13, 2015
Another legacy of Nerud: he gave Lukas a break w Tartan homebred Codex, the '80 Preakness winner who was Lukas' 1st of many classic winners.
— Sid Fernando + Obser (@sidfernando) August 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of John Nerud's passing at 102. Long, legendary, well-lived life.
— caton bredar (@CBredar) August 13, 2015
John Nerud trained Dr. Fager, the fastest horse of them all.
— Candíce Curtis (@skipaway2000) August 13, 2015
New York horsemen are saddened by the passing of the incomparable John Nerud. Coglianese Photo http://t.co/3DDjLWqXYU pic.twitter.com/GFGIFqw8fz
— NYTHA (@NewYorkTHA) August 13, 2015
It was an honor to interview trainer John Nerud right before he witnessed the 12th Triple Crown of his lifetime. RIP. http://t.co/G2Y8gbpS3e
— Melissa Hoppert (@MHoppertNYT) August 13, 2015
A great one gone. Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102 | http://t.co/rGKebFJakE http://t.co/6vjTGkpSfK via @BloodHorse
— Avalyn Hunter (@Avalyn_Hunter) August 13, 2015
John Nerud was a classy man. Thought it was cool he saw every Triple Crown winner. https://t.co/nXdqh7VePa
— Jude Feld (@racehorsereport) August 13, 2015
One of thoroughbred racing's great men has died. John Nerud, who was 102, trained Dr. Fager, Gallant Man, other stars. See @BloodHorse.
— Kevin Modesti (@KevinModesti) August 13, 2015
Thank you, John Nerud, for all you've done to promote and shape our beloved Thoroughbreds. #Champion
— Ren Carothers (@TVGRen) August 13, 2015
As a breeder, Nerud cultivated old American lines (Rough'n Tumble, In Reality) AND liberally used imports (Le Fabuleux, Caro, Riverman).
— Sid Fernando + Obser (@sidfernando) August 13, 2015
Rest in peace, John Nerud... http://t.co/lMJewuVKCe
— Racing Hall of Fame (@nmrhof) August 13, 2015
The sport of horse racing lost one of our greats this morning. Legendary horseman, John Nerud, passed away at the age of 102. #RIP
— Horse Racing Nation (@HR_Nation) August 13, 2015
@blackcat30 @BloodHorse A great horseman.
— David (@Dav_rami) August 13, 2015
Not just a giant among trainers, but an industry giant. https://t.co/5pa4MqTeiD
— The TRA (@TRAofNA) August 13, 2015
So glad Mr. Nerud was able to see one more TC winner.
— Rachel Levine (@furlongdrive) August 13, 2015
RIP to racing legend John Nerud. Tribute from earlier this summer: https://t.co/a5XzseRolk
— Americas Best Racing (@ABRLive) August 13, 2015
To a legend in the thoroughbred industry. Rest in Peace. John Nerud passed today. @BloodHorse @timesunion pic.twitter.com/tmMxdOloPl
— ©Skip Dickstein (@SKIPSCAM) August 13, 2015
John Nerud, RIP. Legendary horseman. @SteveHaskin @BloodHorse @Skipscam pic.twitter.com/kkozopU01E
— Anne Eberhardt Keogh (@BH_AEberhardt) August 13, 2015
@SteveHaskin A very special read about a very special man, Steve. Love the old Golfer at church tale. RIP John Nerud.
— Bombsaway Bob Grant (@BombsawayBob) August 13, 2015
John Nerud - in Hall of Fame for training, but so much more - dies at 102. Pic is w Dr. Fager http://t.co/Kum0nkcnVx pic.twitter.com/mUymjupa4X
— Jennie Rees (@CJ_Jennie) August 13, 2015
Legendary trainer John Nerud passed away this morning at age 102. Sending our condolences. pic.twitter.com/i12jbJKTyr
— HRTV (@HRTVNetwork) August 13, 2015
John Nerud was a legend and pioneer.
— Sean Feld (@Seaneff) August 13, 2015
Hall of Fame trainer and visionary John Nerud passed away today at the age of 102 http://t.co/ouWLTGuSoB pic.twitter.com/JrkkKH0jYI
— NYRA (@TheNYRA) August 13, 2015