John T. Ward Jr.
John T. Ward Jr. (born August 2, 1945) is an American racehorse trainer. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Agricultural Economics, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is a third generation horseman on both sides of his family. He took charge of the family farm at age twenty-five when his father became ill in 1970.
| John T. Ward Jr. | |
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| Occupation | Trainer |
| Born | August 2, 1945 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Career wins | 573+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Kentucky Oaks (1995) Canadian Oaks (1995) Beldame Stakes (1999) Hempstead Handicap (2000) Raven Run Stakes (2000, 2005) Florida Derby (2001) Breeders' Futurity Stakes (2002) Gulfstream Park Handicap (2003) Super Derby (2006) Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (2008) American Classics / Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Distaff (1999) Kentucky Derby (2001) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Beautiful Pleasure, Booklet, Forest Secrets Gal in a Ruckus, Hero's Tribute, Monarchos Sky Mesa, Snow Dance, Strong Contender | |
Ward met his wife, Donna, when he was showing horses. They now operate John T. Ward Stables and Sugar Grove Farm in Central Kentucky.
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