The Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard passed suddenly on Sunday at his retirement residence in Hollywood, Florida, apparently as a result of Lyme disease complications. He was 82.
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Fans of Saratoga racing will remember Sheppard best as the jockey who won at least one race there each year from 1970 through 2015.
In 1990, he was elected to the Hall of Fame for horse racing thanks to the accomplishments of his racehorses, which also broke records. Additionally, from 2004 to 2006, he presided over the National Steeplechase Association, which presented him with the F. Ambrose Clark Award in 2013 in recognition of his achievements to the sport. He was also successful at breeding Thoroughbreds.
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Jonathan Sheppard children: Does Jonathan Sheppard have kids?
Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding Jonathan Sheppard’s children. However, we’ll update this if we find out more.
On Monday, September 17, 2012, Fugitive Angel won the seventh race at Delaware Park in Stanton, Delaware, giving flat trainer Jonathan Sheppard his 3,000th victory. Sheppard achieved the milestone as the 28th trainer in the annals of North American racing.
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