Lessons from ‘The Coach’: D. Wayne Lukas on Passion, Focus, and a Commitment to Horse Racing

06.24.2025

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who retired from a six-decade career on June 22, made an impact on Thoroughbred racing that touched all aspects of the sport and will endure for generations to come. In this video, Lukas reflects on what he’s accomplished and how his background as a teacher and coach has shaped his approach to training horses and to helping people working in the industry. “The thing I always tell people is, if you have a passion, you eliminate all of the excuses.”

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