Hall of Fame horseman John Nerud dies at 102 (The Associated Press)

John Nerud, a thoroughbred racing pioneer who trained the great Dr. Fager and helped create the Breeders’ Cup, has died. The National Museum and Racing Hall of Fame issued a statement Thursday, which said his daughter-in-law, Debra Nerud, confirmed Nerud died of heart failure at his home in Old Brookville, New York. During his 44-year training career mostly for Tartan Farms, Nerud won more than 1,000 races.