@SApaddock

1921-2023

 Sierra Madre, CA
facebook.com/JohnShearFanPage
Joined January 2013
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From family:Our beloved John passed away yesterday peacefully of natural causes at 102.He had that smile and happiness til the end.John had a remarkable life with love for family and dedication to work that made such a positive impact on so many.He will forever be in our hearts.
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At 102 years old, I’ve started my daily push-ups again.
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Never leave the house without a Santa Anita cap!
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This is 102. #BirthdayBoy
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A very sad day. I had the honor of meeting Queen Elizabeth (Princess at the time) decades ago while I was riding horses in England. RIP 🙏
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Congratulations!
FanDuel Racing
@FanDuel_Racing25 Aug 2022
BIG NEWS! 🏇👀🏇
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Congratulations to Royal Ship @Fox_Hill_Farm @mikeesmith10 @MandellaGary , from the John Shear Mile to the prestigious San Diego Handicap 😊
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I’m 101 1/2 today. The 1/2 years are a big deal at this age. :)
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A continued blessing to celebrate Fathers Day with @SApaddock at the young age of 101 1/2.
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Big congratulations to the winning connections of Royal Ship. @Fox_Hill_Farm @mikeesmith10 Richard Mandella @MandellaGary
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Thank you @santaanitapark, @zoecadman, Mike Willman, @FrankMirahmadi, Jay Cohen, and so many friends for a wonderful 101st birthday.
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Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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I’m thankful to still be alive and enjoy In N Out Double-Doubles. 🍔 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! ❤️ #100
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Thank you so much to the @NTWAB for the prestigious honor of being the recipient of the 2021 Mr. Fitz award. Congratulations to all the winners, Dan Smith, Lenny Schulman and @Steve_Byk. And thank you @JayHovdey, @Peterlurievo, @SaratogaTL and @MandellaGary.
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This was even before my time. :)
Santa Anita Park
@santaanitapark14 Oct 2021
Let’s throw it back to 1936, when Santa Anita Park was only 2 years old. #ThrowbackThursday
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Thank you @santaanitapark for everything. You are and will always be The Great Race Place.
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Wow! Incredible! Speechless!
Santa Anita Park
@santaanitapark1 Oct 2021
Replying to @santaanitapark
It was also announced, to further honor Mr. Shear, that the Santana Mile will be renamed the “John Shear Mile,” which will be run on Sunday, April 10th.
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I’ll be there
Santa Anita Park
@santaanitapark29 Sep 2021
Santa Anita Park will honor recently retired Paddock Captain, John Shear @SApaddock, with the unveiling of a plaque in the Paddock Gardens. Join us on Opening Day, prior to Race 1, for the celebration!
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Thank you NTWAB, I am very honored. Congratulations to all award winners.
NTWAB@NTWAB15 Sep 2021
Deserving congrats to our Annual Awards winners: John Shear, 60 years w/ @santaanitapark; Dan Smith, 40 years @DelMarRacing; @NTWAB member Lenny Shulman, author and former @BloodHorse writer; and broadcaster/@NTWAB member @Steve_Byk. More here --> ntwab.org/shear-smith-shulma…

Shear, Smith, Shulman, Byk 2021 NTWAB Award Winners

ntwab.org
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Thank you @joedrape and @nytimes for the article. nytimes.com/2021/08/18/sport…

Horseman, Pass By (Published 2021)

John Shear was 100 when he retired from his job at the racetrack. He never gave much thought to what lay beyond the backstretch.

nytimes.com
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