John T. Ward, Jr.
John T. Ward, Jr. | |
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Occupation | Trainer |
Born |
Lexington, Kentucky United States | August 2, 1945
Career wins | 573+ (ongoing) |
Major racing wins | |
Kentucky Oaks (1995) 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 |
John T. Ward, Jr. (born August 2, 1945 in Lexington, Kentucky) 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.
Ward met his wife, Donna, when he was showing horses. They now operate John T. Ward Stables and Sugar Grove Farm in Central Kentucky.