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John M. Veitch (June 27, 1945 – February 14, 2023) was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred horse trainer. The son of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Sylvester Veitch, he belonged to a family that has been in the horse-training business for three generations. Veitch studied at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he played fullback ...
Feb 16, 2023 · John Veitch, who trained Alydar to narrow losses in all three Triple Crown races against rival Affirmed in 1978 during a Hall of Fame career, has died, his family said Thursday. He was 77. Veitch died Tuesday of natural causes at home in Lexington, Kentucky, said Michael Veitch, his second cousin who spoke to Veitch’s daughter, Shannon.
Feb 14, 2023 · John Veitch, who trained four champions and Alydar, the great runner-up to Affirmed in the 1978 Triple Crown, passed away at 77. He also served as chief steward in Kentucky and was a gentleman of the sport.
Feb 14, 2023 · John Veitch, who trained Alydar, Davona Dale and Our Mims, among others, passed away in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a son of Sylvester Veitch and a former steward for the Kentucky Racing Commission.
Feb 16, 2023 · John Veitch, who trained Alydar to narrow losses in all three Triple Crown races against rival Affirmed in 1978 during a Hall of Fame career, has died, his family said Thursday. He was 77.
Feb 15, 2023 · John Veitch was a Hall of Fame trainer who saddled four champions, including Alydar, who finished second to Affirmed in the Triple Crown. He also trained for Calumet Farm, Darby Dan Farm, and Saudi Arabia's royal family.
Feb 15, 2023 · Hall of Fame trainer John Veitch died Tuesday in Lexington, Ky., at age 77. He trained Alydar, who battled with Affirmed to second-place finishes in all three Triple Crown races in 1978. Alydar went on to win the Whitney (G2) and Travers (G1) that year. Veitch's top money earner was Proud Truth, who also gave him his only Breeders' Cup win when ...
