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Nerud Plea for Hall of Fame Support (Video)

Nerud Plea for Hall of Fame Support (Video)

Hall of Fame trainer John Nerud made a generous gift Nov. 3 to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and made a plea for the all industry participants to support the organization.

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 Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Nerud Makes Hall of Fame Donation and Plea

Legendary trainer John Nerud made a plea Nov. 3 for the industry to support the Hall of Fame.

 Friday, November 04, 2011
John Nerud Buys Yearling...at Age 98

John Nerud Buys Yearling...at Age 98

Racing legend has invested in the future, buying a Bernstein colt at Keeneland

 Friday, September 30, 2011
And They're Off: President's Day 2011

And They're Off: President's Day 2011

Lenny and Steve discuss Tapizar/Comma to the Top/Brethren, NTRA Safety Alliance, Life At Ten, John Nerud and Honest Ableboy.

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 Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nerud Visits Racing Museum to View Exhibit

Nerud Visits Racing Museum to View Exhibit

Legendary horseman John Nerud visited the National Museum of Racing to see his new exhibit.

 Saturday, October 23, 2010
Racing Analysis: To Go Long...Think Fast

Racing Analysis: To Go Long...Think Fast

Triple Crown winners during the 'Golden Age' all began their 3-year-old campaigns in sprints.

 Monday, March 08, 2010

Bloodhorse.com Videos Feature Nerud Interview

Bloodhorse.com is now presenting an engaging and entertaining three-part video interview series featuring legendary trainer, owner, and breeder John Nerud, who at age 96 shares keen observations on where racing has been and where its future lies.

 Thursday, September 03, 2009
John Nerud: A Racing Legend Part 1 (Video)

John Nerud: A Racing Legend Part 1 (Video)

Part I: Hall of Famer John Nerud talks about the high-profile trainers whose careers he helped start, the need for a national commissioner for Thoroughbred racing, changes with the Breeders' Cup World Championship, the future of synthetic surfaces, and the tie between racing and slot machines.

 Friday, August 14, 2009
National Museum to Get Nerud Collection

National Museum to Get Nerud Collection

Hall of Fame trainer John Nerud has bequeathed his collection of trophies, awards, and works of art to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

 Monday, February 16, 2009
And They're Off: Valentine's Edition

And They're Off: Valentine's Edition

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. In this Valentine's Day edition, Lenny and Steve evaluate the recent Derby preps, discuss the Preakness infield experience, touch on Nicanor's debut, celebrate the 96th Birthday of John Nerud, and more.

 Wednesday, February 11, 2009
BC Winner/Sire Cozzene Dead

BC Winner/Sire Cozzene Dead

Cozzene, a champion and Breeders' Cup winner and sire of two Breeders' Cup winners, was euthanized Oct. 7 at the Beck family's Gainesway Farm near Lexington.

 Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: The Cat and the Colonel

Ky. Derby Trail: The Cat and the Colonel

So, did Saturday's Sham Stakes (gr. III) showcase two exceptional 3-year-olds or was it simply about two top horses running agonizingly slow early and coming home fast late over a synthetic surface? We'll know the answer when they hit the quarter pole at Churchill Downs on May 3.

 Monday, March 03, 2008

In It To Win It

By Dan Liebman - On the night of the 36th Eclipse Awards Jan. 22 in Beverly Hills, Calif., every equine flat winner had one thing in common: all raced on Breeders' Cup World Championships day.

 Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Nerud Wins Eclipse Award of Merit

No award given to John Nerud could be more appropriately named than the Award of Merit.

 Monday, January 22, 2007

Nerud to Receive Eclipse for Lifetime Achievement in Racing

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 11 that John Nerud, one of America's most successful and influential Thoroughbred horsemen, will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit for a lifetime of outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing.

 Thursday, January 11, 2007

South American Sire Sensation Roy Dead

Roy, who was one of the best sires in South American history, and who secured a place in the history books by reaching the 100 mark by number of stakes winners, died Jan. 7 of a respiratory ailment at Haras La Esperanza in Argentina.

 Monday, January 10, 2005

Veteran Trainer Tony Hemmerick, 75, Dies

Veteran Florida horse trainer Anthony (Tony) Hemmerick passed away Wednesday night at Hollywood Regional Hospital near Miami after suffering a stomach aneurysm. He was 75.

 Thursday, December 02, 2004

Carry That Weight

By Gary West -- Recent weighty events at Santa Anita suggest that handicaps have become anachronistic. The events also recall a story that's ancient according to some calendars but nevertheless illuminating.

 Wednesday, March 05, 2003