Trainer Jean Brennan Dead

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Jean Brennan, who trained for 47 years, died Dec. 26 at his home near Hot Springs, Ark., because of heart problems. He was 79.

Brennan conditioned six stakes winners, including speedster Hempen, who went on to become a successful sire. Hempen's son, Annihilate 'em won the 1973 Travers Stakes (gr. I) in the absence of Secretariat. At one time, Brennan owned Won't Tell You, dam of Triple Crown winner Affirmed.

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