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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.
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.
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Feb 16, 2023 · John Veitch, who trained Alydar to narrow losses in all three Triple Crown races against Affirmed in 1978, passed away of natural causes in Kentucky. He also trained four champions and was a respected racing official and historian.
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.
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Feb 17, 2023 · John Veitch was a Hall of Fame trainer who oversaw Alydar, the rival of Triple Crown winner Affirmed in 1978. He also trained four champions and worked as a racing official in Kentucky.
