The global racing industry has paid tribute to legendary US trainer D Wayne Lukas, who died aged 89, just a week after it was announced he had retired and had been admitted to hospice care.
Lukas, the winner of nearly 5000 races, including 15 Triple Crown races, rewrote history at almost every turn of his extraordinary career.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather, D Wayne Lukas, who left this world peacefully yesterday evening at the age of 89, surrounded by family,” a statement from Lukas's family released on Sunday, read.
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