by HorseMinute.com | Jul 1, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary figure in horse racing for over 50 years, passed away at 89 in Louisville, Kentucky. Renowned for revolutionizing American thoroughbred training, Lukas set new standards by identifying top horses, competing nationwide, and focusing on major...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 30, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary horse trainer known for his remarkable career spanning over five decades, passed away at age 89 in Louisville. With 4,953 race wins, including 15 victories in Triple Crown races, Lukas left an indelible mark on the sport. His final Triple...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 30, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Thorpedo Anna, a 4-year-old filly bred and co-owned by Judy Hicks, emphatically reaffirmed her elite status by capturing her seventh stakes victory in the $498,500 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs. Overcoming a disappointing previous effort in the La...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 30, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Caitlin O’Sullivan Doyle, daughter of renowned jockey and trainer Lance O’Sullivan, was honoured as the National Racing Woman of the Year at Entain’s Industry Excellence Awards for her contributions in marketing, communications, and as a racing ambassador. Growing up...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 29, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame horse trainer renowned for his profound impact on thoroughbred racing, passed away at 89 due to complications from a severe MRSA blood infection. Over his illustrious career, Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including four Kentucky...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 28, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Mindframe, the 4-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., won the Grade 1, $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, maintaining his perfect 2025 record. Despite a slow early pace that favored closers like Sierra Leone, Mindframe...
