Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89

Legendary trainer dead aged 89 as family say he's now 'reunited with late son'

LEGENDARY horse trainer D Wayne Lukas has died aged 89. His grieving family say the iconic handler – whose death came 24 hours after the passing of British giant Barry Hills – is now ‘at peace’ and reunited with his beloved late son. Racing has lost a giant in the shape of the iconic D Wayne Lukas, who passed away on Saturday evening aged 89Getty GettyThe sharp-dressing, smooth-talking, big-spending Lukas changed racing forever[/caption] D. Wayn…

D. Wayne Lukas Posted 4,987 Thoroughbred Race Wins

D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most successful trainers in the history of thoroughbred horse racing, has died. He was 89. Lukas' family announced on Sunday that he had died at home Saturday night in Louisville. The Hall of Famer had entered hospice care after being hospitalized for a severe...

Santa Anita Mourns Death of Trainer D. Wayne Lukas

Santa Anita Park officials Sunday were mourning the loss of Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away in Louisville at the age of 89. Lukas died Saturday night, according to his family. He had been hospitalized for a severe MRSA blood infection. “We are grateful for his legacy as he will always remain a cherished part of The Great Race Place. A truly transformational figure, it is fitting that Wayne’s fulltime foray into thoroug…

D. Wayne Lukas, legendary horse trainer, dead at 89

D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing and a face of the sport for decades, has died. He was 89.

Legendary American trainer D Wayne Lukas dies aged 89

Legendary American trainer D Wayne Lukas has died at the age of 89.