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D. Wayne Lukas, Visionary Hall of Fame Trainer Who Transformed Horse Racing, Dies at 89

LOUISVILLE, KY–JUNE 29, 2025–D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Fame trainer whose fierce competitiveness, vision, and unmatched horsemanship transformed the landscape of American horse racing, died Saturday at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, after a brief illness. He was 89.

Darrell Wayne Lukas, known simply as "D. Wayne" or affectionately as "The Coach," built a legacy that spanned more than five decades and defined modern Thoroughbred training.

Over his storied career, his horses won an astonishing 15 Triple Crown races, 20 Breeders' Cup races, and earned more than $300 million. His final victory came on June 12 at Churchill Downs — fittingly, the same track where his name became synonymous with greatness.

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Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Political Twist 4400$603,017
Jess Im Worth It 4300$428,055
Effortless Favorite 4310$365,138
Apollirevenge 3300$363,663
Britts Special Candy 4310$363,247

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC 98111211$838,167
Dunn Ranch 8215915$696,519
EG High Desert Farms LLC 6181210$529,508
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC and Willis, Ray 10212$452,980
Tungsten Racing Partnership 631594$449,921

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 311514333$2,607,694
Steve D Burns Dvm 412545261$1,197,103
Bobby D Cox 429533852$1,155,920
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 121241318$1,070,002
La Feliz Montana Ranch Llc 6610137$695,410

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
James J. Gonzales III 274424925$1,577,651
Xavier E. Rodriguez 124161714$1,564,583
Jason L. Olmstead 313394534$1,468,289
Patrick L. Clemons 187402327$963,382
John A. Stinebaugh 185322623$955,808

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Luis Martinez 280424631$1,874,031
Francisco Calderon 231442821$1,731,487
Juan Pulido 219713426$1,652,860
Christian Cardenas 212352329$1,348,415
Christian Ramos 330424142$1,279,034

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Ariatt Leads the Charge as Fastest Qualifier for the $706,693 Rainbow QH Derby Final

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 29, 2025—Trials for the Grade 1 Rainbow Quarter Horse Derby concluded Sunday with six competitive heats for 3-year-old Quarter Horses going 440 yards on a sealed, sloppy track.

Ariatt, a bay gelding by Tempting Dash out of Lethal Lil by Corona Cartel, surged late to post the fastest qualifying time of the day, covering the distance in 21.238, a 99 speed index.

Bred in New Mexico by La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC, Ariatt is owned by the same operation and trained by Xavier E. Rodriguez. Champion jockey Francisco Cald .. Read More

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Juveniles Eye Big Payouts in The Indiana-Bred - Gordon Mobley And The Heartland Futurity Trials

By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 27, 2025–A
n action-packed day of racing awaits at Indiana Grand Race Course on Saturday, June 28, as forty-five Registered Indiana-bred juveniles line up across five trial heats of the Gordon Mobley Futurity Trials, all vying for a spot in the lucrative  $195,800  final on July 19. Each trial covers 350 yards; only the ten fastest qualifiers will return for the final.

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West Southwest Sets The Time To Beat In The John Deere Century Mile Juvenile Challenge Trials

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ENDMONTON, ONT–JUNE 28, 2025–Two trials for the $30,000-added John Deere Century Mile Juvenile Challenge took place on Saturday, showcasing impressive performances that set the stage for the final on July 19. The winner of this final will secure a spot in the John Deere Juvenile Challenge Championship, scheduled for October 18 in Albuquerque.

West Southwest, a 2-year-old filly by Mpshinning, qualified with the fastest time of the day after taking command at the first call and drawing off to win by a half-length over O Sawyer. Ridden by Alfr .. Read More





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