John Shear

1921-2023

[John Shear @SApaddock]

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.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

@jmpaquette @racingwmnsummit 😊

[John Shear @SApaddock]

At 102 years old, I’ve started my daily push-ups again.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Never leave the house without a Santa Anita cap!

[John Shear @SApaddock]

This is 102. #BirthdayBoy

[John Shear @SApaddock]

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 🙏

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Congratulations!

[FanDuel Racing @FanDuel_Racing]

BIG NEWS! 🏇👀🏇

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Congratulations to Royal Ship @Fox_Hill_Farm @mikeesmith10 @MandellaGary , from the John Shear Mile to the prestigious San Diego Handicap 😊

[John Shear @SApaddock]

@BreedersCup @keenelandracing @TheNYRA @ChurchillDowns @DelMarRacing @santaanitapark @GulfstreamPark Santa Anita!

[John Shear @SApaddock]

I’m 101 1/2 today. The 1/2 years are a big deal at this age. :)

[Mike Shear @theMikeShear]

A continued blessing to celebrate Fathers Day with @SApaddock at the young age of 101 1/2.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

@DRFPrivman I would vote for Kona Gold to be in the HOF.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Big congratulations to the winning connections of Royal Ship. @Fox_Hill_Farm @mikeesmith10 Richard Mandella @MandellaGary

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Thank you @santaanitapark, @zoecadman, Mike Willman, @FrankMirahmadi, Jay Cohen, and so many friends for a wonderful 101st birthday.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[John Shear @SApaddock]

I’m thankful to still be alive and enjoy In N Out Double-Doubles. 🍔 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! ❤️ #100

[John Shear @SApaddock]

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.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

This was even before my time. :)

[Santa Anita Park @santaanitapark]

Let’s throw it back to 1936, when Santa Anita Park was only 2 years old.
#ThrowbackThursday

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Thank you @santaanitapark for everything. You are and will always be The Great Race Place.

[John Shear @SApaddock]

Wow! Incredible! Speechless!

[Santa Anita Park @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.