Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89

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

Heartbreaking news. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas, aged 89. pic.x.com/pnPLBIG2zl

Had the thrill to be with D. Wayne Lukas several times & he loved talking basketball .So sorry to hear that he just passed..May he RIP - via @ESPN App www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/45609744/trainer-d-wayne-lukas-winner-15-triple-crown-races-dies-89

D. Wayne Lukas was the Coach, because no other trainer had a better coaching tree in horse racing. He changed the sport by reaching unprecedented heights. He also tried to fight @ByPatForde once. RIP D. Wayne. www.si.com/horse-racing/d-wayne-lukas-retirement-triple-crown-trainer pic.x.com/jXJ0KjTvra