Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas hospitalized and wont return to . . . Lukas’ family said the 89-year-old has battled a severe MRSA blood infection that has caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system and worsened preexisting chronic conditions The family said Lukas declined an aggressive treatment plan that doctors proposed involving multiple surgeries over the coming months and 24 7 assistance
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas to step away from . . . Lukas was also an accomplished Quarter Horse trainer, becoming the first person to be inducted into both halls of fame in 2007 Horses trained by Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races and 20 Breeders
D. Wayne Lukas hospitalized, wont return to training horses Lukas is one of the most accomplished people in the history of the sport His 15 Triple Crown victories are second only to good friend Bob Baffert, and Lukas has a record-tying 20 in the Breeders Cup
D. Wayne Lukas retires suddenly in face of severe medical issues Legendary trainer D Wayne Lukas will not return to racing after being diagnosed with severe medical problems, according to a news release Sunday from his family The release said 89-year-old trainer had suffered a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection that caused "significant damage to his heart (and) digestive system and worsened preexisting chronic conditions "
D. Wayne Lukas Hospitalized, Will Not Return To Training In fact, Lukas’ Open Mind, Darby Shuffle and Lea Lucinda ran 1-2-3 as part of a five-horse entry in that year’s Juvenile Fillies Lukas had a penchant for victories in the main arena at long odds
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas hospitalized - WKYT Lukas, 89, has battled a severe infection that has worsened his condition Lukas has declined an aggressive treatment plan and will soon return home to spend his remaining time