@Txfleming (left) & 2024 Eclipse Award winner Erik Asmussen (champion apprentice jockey) Thursday morning @OaklawnRacing for HOF trainer Steve Asmussen.
Massive congrats to this man, Bas Nicholl. Bas had his first runner today at the helm of the Lukas barn. War Spirit placed 3rd in the 7th race at @ellisparkracing today. We’re all behind you Bas 💚🤍
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of D. Wayne Lukas — a true icon of the sport and a trailblazer whose impact on racing will never be forgotten.
From the winner’s circle to the backstretch, Lukas changed the game with vision, class, and an unshakable belief in greatness. His passion inspired generations. His record speaks for itself. And his legacy will live on in every horse, every trainer, and every fan he influenced.
His career was built on bold decisions, early mornings, and an unrelenting drive to win — but above all, he built people. So many of today’s greats got their start under his watchful eye.
“Winning isn't a sometime thing, but winning is an all-time thing. We don't do things right some of the time, we do things right all of the time.” — Hall of Fame Trainer, D. Wayne Lukas. Those words weren’t just something he said — they were something he lived, every day.
Wayne leaves behind more than trophies and titles — he leaves behind a legacy of excellence that will echo through racetracks forever. We tip our hats to the man who made history — and made us all believe in what’s possible.
🌟 New TDN Rising Star 🌟 VOILA MAGIC (Volatile @Three_Chimneys) opened up and cruised home, ridden out 5 3/4 lengths in front of 2-1 favorite Ennis Town on debut at Keeneland.
O: Three Chimneys Farm, Whispering Oaks Farm LLC and @CoteauGrove
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As I’m getting ready to head over to Keeneland to look for the next champions, yesterday was one for the books ..
Howard wolowitz wins the 2 million G1 and two races later Cogburn wins the 2 million G2.
And Gatlinburg runs wed for ME there .
Incredible
What a horse !!! Congrats to team Asmussen with such an incredible job with this freak of nature !! @PickViewLLC grad for giving him his early education .. @WPosse65@cbrew1 for always trusting the process . @Txfleming@SarahCampionKY and @iradortiz for a flawless ride again..
Apprentice jockey Erik #Asmussen won four races - including three stakes - on the Stars of Texas Day card Saturday at #LoneStarPark to lock up the riding title at the meet that ends #Sunday.
Toby Sheets
Belmont Park, 2010
Toby was sharp, entertaining, charming, quirky, at times hilarious, and complicated. He was a brilliantly natural horseman who could sure make people laugh.
Will very much miss him.
Congrats to @b_hernandezjr and @JamieRadosevich on the rare Oaks/Derby double!! Rare achievement, but two of the most genuine and down to earth people around and well deserved!!
Happy for both of you and the kids
Two-time @OaklawnRacing Count Fleet champion Skelly Sunday morning at Oaklawn for HOF trainer Steve Asmussen. Main 2024 targets are the Vanderbilt (G1) July 27 at SAR & BC Sprint (G1) Nov. 2 at Del Mar, per SA.
Keith 🤝🏼 Lukas. It’s a duo you’ve seen before, but never like this. LEMON MUFFIN broke her maiden in upset fashion in yesterday’s $400,000 Gr. 3 Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park. At 88, yesterday’s victory marked HOF trainer D. Wayne Lukas’ 7th Honeybee victory, and Keith J. Asmussen’s first graded stakes win.