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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has been hospitalized in Louisville, Kentucky and will not return to training, according to Lukas family members.

In a release sent out by Churchill Downs, the family shared that Lukas had been battling a severe infection that had worsened his condition, and has reportedly declined an aggressive treatment plan in favor of returning home to spend his remaining time with his loved ones.

In a succession plan put in place by Lukas Enterprises, Inc., horses previously under Lukas's care have been transferred to his assistant Sebastian 'Bas' Nicholl.

“Wayne built a legacy that will never be matched,” Nicholl said. “Every decision I make, every horse I saddle, I'll hear his voice in the back of my mind. This isn't about filling his shoes–no one can–it's about honoring everything that he's built.”

“Wayne is one of the greatest competitors and most important figures in Thoroughbred racing history,” said Mike Anderson, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “He transcended the sport of horse racing and took the industry to new levels.”

“The lasting impact of his character and wisdom–from his acute horsemanship to his unmatched attention to detail–will be truly missed. The enormity of this news is immense, and our prayers are with his family and friends around the world during this difficult time.”

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