Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 5, 2018 Journalists Share Posted June 5, 2018 Four GI Kentucky Derby wins, six GI Preakness S. wins and four GI Belmont S. wins. Legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has “done it his way” and long since cemented his legacy as an all-time great not only through a slew of victories at the highest level, but also through a number of his former assistants who have gone on to achieve success of their own. Lukas often observes that both accomplishments are gratifying, but is quick to acknowledge that the hunt for the Triple Crown keeps him motivated year in and year out. Now at the age of 82, Lukas most recently came close to pulling off a monumental upset when Calumet Farm’s Bravazo (Awesome Again) finished a closing half-length behind undefeated ‘TDN Rising Star’ Justify (Scat Daddy) in the GI Preakness S. May 19. On Saturday, Lukas will bring the colt to Belmont Park in an attempt to win his fifth Belmont and spoil Justify’s bid at becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner The iconic trainer won the Belmont in three consecutive years from 1994-1996, finding the winner’s circle with Tabasco Cat, Thunder Gulch and Editor’s Note before adding a fourth in 2000 with Commendable. In 2013, Lukas brought Oxbow (Awesome Again) to Belmont to follow up a win in the Preakness with a runner-up finish. Lukas sat down with the TDN recently to reflect on his career and outlook for the Belmont–including a sneak peek at what he has in the pipeline for 2019. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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