A racehorse has been named after former Kentucky quarterback Jard Lorenzen in honor of him recently passing away at the age of 38.
Here is the report from Horse Racing Nation:
Known in equine circles for his leadership and ownership, including a victory in last month’s Belmont Stakes with Sir Winston, Tracy Farmer has also dedicated a fair bit of his time to the University of Kentucky.
Along the way, he served on the school’s Board of Trustees, has his name on the Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, plus attends the school’s football games as a season ticket holder.
Farmer and his wife, Carol, were struck by the recent death of former Kentucky star Jared Lorenzen, 38, who was buried Wednesday after battling kidney and heart issues.
“It’s the least we could do,” Tracy Farmer said of naming a horse “Lorenzen” since the former quarterback’s death.
“I think a great deal of him — the hardship and what he had to overcome. I admire him greatly.”
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