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Omaha World-Herald
15 Feb 2026
Racing world mourns unexpected death of Zenyatta trainer John Shirreffs
The Sport of Kings lost a legend this past week with the death of trainer John Shirreffs ... .
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John Shirreffs, trainer of Zenyatta and Giacomo, dies at 80
The News-Gazette 13 Feb 2026
LOS ANGELES — John Shirreffs, the soft-spoken giant who trained Zenyatta, perhaps the best mare of all time, died in Southern California on Thursday. He was 80. No cause of death was announced ... .
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John Shirreffs, trainer of Zenyatta, dies at 80
Usatoday 13 Feb 2026
Legendary trainer John Shirreffs died in his sleep at age 80 in California, according to the Daily Racing Forum. Shirreffs was based out of Southern California and guided several horses to success, including Zenyatta.
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'A gentle man': Kentucky Derby-winning trainer John Shirreffs dies at 80
Courier Journal 13 Feb 2026
John Shirreffs never wanted to be in the winner's circle photos ... "While so many others discounted Giacomo's chances in yesterday's Kentucky Derby, John Shirreffs remained patient and purposeful in ...
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