John Fort was introduced to thoroughbred horse racing at a young age under the watchful eye of hall of fame trainers Max Hirsch and Woody Stephens at the old fairgrounds training center near his home in Columbia, South Carolina. He was intrigued by the early morning workouts and soon embarked on a lifelong involvement with horses. After graduation from college he began a long association with polo. With a handful of horses and a modest budget, Fort became an instant success in this exciting sport.

In 1976 Fort started a farm in South Carolina devoted to breeding and training racehorses. Fort spent his mornings riding horses and his afternoons managing the rapidly growing breeding and sales operation of the farm. The farm was an excellent teacher, and as a result, John Fort's keen eye for a winning horse has become a byword in the thoroughbred industry.

In 1979, determined to become the complete horseman, Fort worked for Calumet Farm at Belmont and Saratoga and assisted in the training of such stars as Alydar and Davona Dale. John Fort admires and respects the accomplishments of his thoroughbred heroes and he is an astute student of the genetics that went into their development.

In 1981 Fort moved his stable to Atlanta, Georgia and adopted the name Peachtree, which is so well known today. With the help of mentors such as hall of fame trainer Horatio Luro and veterinarian Dr. Robert Copelan, Fort's stable began to grow. Today Peachtree successfully races on a national scale, with trainer, Todd Pletcher, supervising the training of some of racing's brightest stars. John Fort followed his dream and Peachtree Racing Stable is a smashing success.

At Peachtree Stable, Fort has combined his knowledge of horse racing with the desire of his partners to be a part of this exciting sport. Fort's approach is hands on. Peachtree partners get to know their trainers, jockeys and horses. Fort constantly works to teach his partners about horse racing. He emphasizes the importance of each partner feeling that he or she has contributed to the success of their horses. It is truly Team Peachtree. "We all work together, go to the races together, and share together some of horse racing's most glorious moments."  

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