Wayne Lucas

[JT]

I know this should probably go on the thoroughbred forum, but it will get more views here. There is an article on the Paulick Report and other news outlets that he is in the hospital with a severe infection and he has declined an "aggressive " treatment and will be going home soon to spend his last amount of time with his family.He is no longer going to be training horses. It sounds like he doesn't have much time left. He will go down as one of the greatest trainers of all time. Prayers to his family and friends.

[Kirbys Ace]

I don't think he was actually training lately. Just raced in his name as trainer. Just like Baffert and most others. The actual trainer gets no respect on paper because big money owners want big name trainers listed on the program.

[Pacer 2]

He was training recently and prayers go out to one of the best.

[captain morgan]

Sad to hear. 1 of the great ones

[Dingus]

The list of assistant trainers that went out on their own after working for “The Coach” is impressive.

[luker2453]

I hope that he lives his remaining days comfortably and pain free.  What a career this man had!

[Checked Up]

He never opened his mouth unless he had something important to say! Many prayers 🙏!

[Grandstand Handicapper]

A true legend and a great ambassador for the sport and business. Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. I hope he is comfortable and enjoys his time with his family. All the best to one of the best of all time.

[Grandstand Handicapper]

A recent question to DWL...

https://www.wdrb.com/d-wayne-lukas-retires-from-racing-amid-serious-health-issues/video_1e44e00c-2100-56fd-96b3-be969aa0a0fb.html

At home on hospice care...so glad he's going to be comfortable and enjoy his remaining time...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horseracing/2025/06/22/horse-racing-trainer-d-wayne-lukas-retires-hospitalized/84311188007/

[Mohawk mac]

Sad news indeed. 

[Ohracing]

The list of assistant trainers that went out on their own after working for “The Coach” is impressive.

I dont follow the runners but the triple crown and Breeders Cup.  Can you give me a brief list?

[Grandstand Handicapper]

https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports/videos/steve-kornacki-catches-up-with-legendary-trainer-d-wayne-lukas/1196866635468439/

Cool interview, just last month at the Preakness. Wayne in his usual spot, on the pony, doing what he's been doing for decades. Two months short of 90 years old. Check out the look on the kid's face, and the woman too, when Wayne walks up on his pony and gives the kid an autographed card. Really cool. Mark Casse's words could not be more true. Icon. Respect. GOAT.

[seen2much]

The list of assistant trainers that went out on their own after working for “The Coach” is impressive.

I saw this in an article.
But no organization has produced
more top trainers than “Team Lukas,” which
ruled racing through the 1980s and for most
of the ‘90s. Run by former Quarter Horse
trainer D. Wayne Lukas and, for many
years, his son Jeff, the names of the trainers
who graduated from Lukas Academy can fill
a Who’s Who of leading horsemen. Among
the dozen or so who have gone on to
successful training careers are Todd
Pletcher, Kiaran McLaughlin, Dallas
Stewart, Mark Hennig, Randy Bradshaw,
George Weaver (who became an assistant to
Pletcher), Bobby Barnett, and Mike Maker.
Big Assist: Assistant trainers are the glue that holds big stables together
By Steve Haskin

[LUCPARK]

Sad to hear. 1 of the great ones

[Dingus]

I dont follow the runners but the triple crown and Breeders Cup.  Can you give me a brief list?

Thanks to seen2much for answering.