John Shirreffs
John Shirreffs
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full name: John Shirreffs
Common aliases: None noted.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1948
Death date: Not found (still living)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Thoroughbred horse trainer, owner of Shirreffs Racing Stable
Early Life and Background
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John Shirreffs is an accomplished American thoroughbred horse trainer. Growing up in a family familiar with racing, Shirreffs' interest in horses was sparked at a young age.
Major Accomplishments
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Trained several top-level horses, including Giuliani (2004 Breeders' Cup Classic winner) and Well Armed (2009 Dubai World Cup winner)
Won numerous prestigious awards for training excellence
Notable Works or Actions
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Shirreffs is renowned for his innovative approach to training, often experimenting with unconventional techniques. His dedication to providing optimal care for his horses has earned him respect within the racing community.
Impact and Legacy
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Shirreffs' influence on thoroughbred racing extends beyond his own achievements. He continues to inspire trainers worldwide through his emphasis on horse welfare and well-being.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Quotations from John Shirreffs offer insights into the world of thoroughbred racing, highlighting key principles for success in both training and caring for horses. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the sport.
As an esteemed figure within the racing community, John Shirreffs is widely recognized for his accomplishments and dedication to excellence.
Quotes by John Shirreffs
You want your horse to win if possible, but you don't want to beat him up. You've got to think down the road a little bit.
The main thing is we wanted him to settle. We didn't want to push him. We didn't want to take a hold of him. We just wanted him to place himself. We had the experience of knowing what they did in his prior race.
He's improving. He has a lot of pedigree and talent and he loves going long. I think his potential is unlimited.
He's worked very well, except for his last one, when he went slow by himself. When he goes by himself, he's a little on the lazy side.
I just hope we can build off his last race. He's gotten bigger, put on weight, and become a little more aggressive than he was as a three-year-old.
I probably would want a horse that's a little versatile and one that's gotten a lot of dirt in their face.
I'll go home very happy. If we wanted to run in the Santa Anita Handicap, we needed to run sometime. It was time to do it and a good time for the horse and everybody involved. This was a good day to come back.
I just tried to find different ways to get along with him. Racing usually helps horses and they sort of mature through their races, so probably each race helped him along the way.
