Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, whose life included many different chapters – nearly all of which shaped today’s racing – died June 28 in Louisville, Ky. He was 89.
Thorpedo Anna put to rest any lingering doubts about her talents as a 4-year-old by thundering to her seventh stakes score in the $498,500 Grade 2 Fasig-Tipton Fleur de Lis Stakes June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Mindframe pressed a slow early pace then proved best in the lane to defeat a star-studded field in the $940,000 Stephen Foster Stakes going 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs June 28.
When Mystik Dan rallied up the inside to impressively prevail in the May 31 Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs, exhales could be heard from Louisville, Ky., to Lexington.
A competitive group of nine turf horses ages 4 and older are set to face off in Saturday’s Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill Downs. The Grade 2 Wise Dan is part of a star-studded card under the Twin Spires that also includes two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races.
