Another major SW emerges from Oaklawn's Southwest Stakes (G3); Patch Adams ($8.80) takes $500,000 Woody Stephens (G1) Sat. at SAR. Brad H. Cox Racing for WinStar Farm. Oaklawn Rebel RU Madaket Road runs 2nd. Southwest previously produced winners of Ark. Derby, La. Derby, Va. Derby.

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most prolific trainers & influences in horse racing history, has been hospitalized in Louisville, Ky. and will not return to training, according to Lukas family members. Full story: churchilldowns.com/horses/news/le…

🧊 #1 HAULIN ICE ($2.80) goes clear in the $75,000 Musical Romance Handicap at Gulfstream Park. Edgardo Zayas was aboard the four-year-old Coal Front filly for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.. C2 Racing Stable

The most influential man of our sport that has changed racing. Wayne touched so many lives including myself. Changed my life. Sebastian will continue to fly the Lukas Flag high. Gonna miss you Wayne ❤️🙏

Poignant comment from Ron Moquett: "Imagine growing up a fan of Michael Jordan or Muhammad Ali—watching the greatest of all time—and then one day realizing you’d be facing them in a game or stepping into the ring against them. That’s what it felt like every time I saddled my in a

Heavy times… #Coach #DWL #Icon 🙏🏼

Booming & looming large: A look at Bernie Flint & his remarkable career. One of the few times he was quiet was when he quit training 1 1/2 years ago. He's still active as horse owner, mainly at Horseshoe Indianapolis Race Course. #ChurchillDowns kyhbpa.org/2025/06/bernie…

GATESKEEPER ($32.18) flew down the lane to take the 8th at Churchill Downs. The three-year-old Instagrand (Taylor Made Stallions) colt is trained by S. Jade Cunningham, Florent Geroux was on board.

2024 HOY & three-time Oaklawn stakes winner Thorpedo Anna rebounds to capture the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) Saturday at Churchill Downs. Brian Hernandez for Kenny McPeek. Oaklawn ALW winners Royal Spa & Taxed, second & third, respectively.

Fresh off a win in the $200,000 Ouija Board Stakes on Memorial Day, Neom Beach holds off a fast closing Vibez in the $125,000 Wasted Tears Stakes. J: Keith J. Asmussen T: Steve Asmussen O: Steve Asmussen

Legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday night. He was 89. Rest in peace, Coach. Statement from The Lukas Family: churchilldowns.com/horses/news/ch…

Oaklawn MSW grad Will Take It ($26.36) edges multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Banishing to win the $300,000 Hanshin Stakes Sunday at Churchill Downs. Brian Hernandez for DallasStewart & co-owner Kevin Horton of Marshall.

My favorite D. Wayne Lukas quote: "People have opinions; horses have the facts." Wayne never feared getting beat - and he made champions because of it. Anyone else remember North Sider, champion mare of 1987?

Willy D's, named for the Little Rock piano bar, before a $131,000 ALW Jan. 5 at Oaklawn. Willy D's just missed a North American dirt record for 1M & 70 yds in winning $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes Sat. at Horseshoe Indy. John Velazquez for Mike Maker. Time: 1:37.98.

RED ROUTE ONE sells for $550,000 at the July Selected Horses of Racing Age sale! Red Route One (Gun Runner) is a G2W/MGSW whose four graded stakes victories include last year's New Orleans Classic S. (G2) and the Essex H. (G3) earlier this year. Congrats to the connections: B:

#7 ASTERNIA ($7.24) got out of the gate quick to stalk the leader before taking over the lead and going on to win the $150,000 Twin Bridges Stakes at Ellis Park Racing & Gaming. Tyler Gaffalione was in the irons for Randy Morse.

💨 #3 SMOKEN WICKED ($7.50) smoked 'em in the $200,000 Amsterdam Stakes (G2) at Saratoga. This is the first graded win for the three-year-old Louisiana-bred colt by Bobby's Wicked One. Brian Hernandez was aboard for trainer DallasStewart.

After 14 starts 5 yo g Black Apple tells us he’s ready to retire to Shortleaf Farm to join 10 other old warriors there. Beautiful white Arky bred ran well. Sound and healthy for us to enjoy at home.

#7 PATRIOT SPIRIT ($3.60) was much the best in the $100,000 Reigh Count Stakes at Colonial Downs Racetrack. The son of Constitution (WinStar Farm) was ridden by Mychel Sanchez and is trained by Michael Campbell. Watch more on FanDuel TV.

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