29-06-2025
D. Wayne Lukas death: Horse racing pays tribute to Hall of Fame trainer
Notable reaction to the death of thoroughbred trainer D. Wayne Lukas :
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'To borrow from the great writer Joe Hirsch: There once was a trainer named D. Wayne Lukas, but only once.' — Larry Collmus , race caller for NBC's Triple Crown coverage, via X.
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'Few people have left as profound a mark on the sport of horse racing as D. Wayne Lukas. Over nearly five decades, he shaped champions on the track and in the breeding shed — and mentored generations of horsemen and horsewomen who carry his legacy forward.' — Spendthrift Farm via X.
