D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89

Today, we reflect on the immeasurable legacy of D. Wayne Lukas whose presence shaped Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Thank you, Coach. pic.x.com/d2RcWPRJST

When I got into horse racing as a kid, he was the giant who awed me. But D. Wayne Lukas would become the underdog who inspired me throughout my adult life. On a three-decade journey of fandom reaching its end: (Posted wrong link earlier) www.nbcsports.com/horse-racing/news/remembering-d-wayne-lukas-who-could-always-make-me-believe

It’s hard to imagine Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby without D. Wayne Lukas. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and mentor to countless trainers in Louisville and beyond. He will be missed. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/obituaries/d-wayne-lukas-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

"He was a tremendous horseman, probably the greatest who ever lived." ❤️ Bob Baffert has paid a heartfelt tribute to D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday.