John T. Ward Jr.

John T. Ward Jr. (August 2, 1945 – April 24, 2021) was an American racehorse trainer. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in agricultural economics, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a third-generation horseman on both sides of his family. He took charge of the family farm at age twenty-five when his father became ill in 1970.^[1]

John T. Ward Jr.
Occupation	Trainer
Born	(1945-08-02)August 2, 1945 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 24, 2021(2021-04-24) (aged 75) Lexington, Kentucky
Career wins	574
Major racing wins
Kentucky Oaks (1995) Canadian Oaks (1995) Beldame Stakes (1999) Hempstead Handicap (2000) Raven Run Stakes (2000, 2005) Florida Derby (2001) Breeders' Futurity Stakes (2002) Gulfstream Park Handicap (2003) Arlington Oaks (2005) Super Derby (2006) Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (2008) U.S. Triple Crown series: Kentucky Derby (2001) Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Distaff (1999)
Significant horses
Beautiful Pleasure, Booklet, Forest Secrets Gal in a Ruckus, Hero's Tribute, Monarchos, Sky Mesa, Snow Dance, Strong Contender

Ward met his wife, Donna, when she was showing horses. They operated John T. Ward Stables and Sugar Grove Farm in Central Kentucky.