US EditionD. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He's up before dawn in pursuit of it
- D. Wayne Lukas, an 89-year-old Hall of Fame trainer, will pursue his fifth Kentucky Derby win on Saturday with American Promise at Churchill Downs.
- Lukas’ long career includes four Derby victories, with his last in 1999 using Charismatic, and he has entered 50 horses since his first Derby in 1981.
- American Promise, a longshot at 30-1 and offspring of Justify—the 2018 Triple Crown champion—secured his place by triumphing in the Virginia Derby after taking an uncommon route.
- Lukas emphasizes that there is "no how-to book," acknowledging that younger trainers make mistakes but will learn, while he remains meticulous and active despite his age.
- Lukas’ pursuit of the Derby title reflects his enduring presence in racing, supported by a stable limited to 40 horses and recent business growth despite physical fatigue.
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The Press-EnterpriseD. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
By BETH HARRIS D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable pony, escorting his horses to and from the track for their workouts. At 89, he is the sport’s elder statesman, a Hall of Famer with four Derby victories on a very lengthy resume. On Saturday, he will be chasing another with 30-1 shot American Promise. Like the former basketball coach he is, Lukas isn’t afraid t…
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D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He's up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is horse racing's elder statesman at age 89. His has four Kentucky Derby victories on his very lengthy résumé. On Saturday, he'll be chasing another with 30-1 shot American Promise.
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