Horse Racing News
Horse Racing News
Some of the biggest figures and organizations react to the death of the Hall of Fame trainer.
Lukas had been hospitalized with a severe MRSA blood infection that caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system.
In horse racing and beyond, there is no one like D. Wayne Lukas.
Lukas’ family said the 89-year-old has battled a severe infection that has worsened and that he has declined an aggressive treatment plan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association announced that it will be the third and last time the Triple Crown finale is held at Saratoga.
Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, and the second hosted at Saratoga.
Keeneland in Lexington was revealed as the 2026 host.
Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Be Your Best ran 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:46.26, the fastest time in the race for fillies and mares since 2017, when Lady Eli won in 1:45.29.
Larry Demeritte, trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 75
His wife, Inga, said her husband died Monday night of cardiac arrest after a long battle with cancer, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported Tuesday.
