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Of those victories, 484 came at Aqueduct (12th all-time), 537 at Belmont Park (third all-time) and 324 at Saratoga Race Course (first all-time). Pletcher, whose career began as an assistant to Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, went out on his own in...
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“I prefer this to having six and begging someone to run.” Pope said expected starters include Atigun, Adirondack King, Junebugred, Reckless Jerry, Jake Mo, Pee H Dee, Cyber Secret, Apprehender, Majestic Stride and Big Wednesday. Pope said Hall of Famer...
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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (R) leads Breeders' Cup Juvenile hopeful Optimizer to the track with his exercise rider during early morning workouts for the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky November 1,... View Photo »
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He won the 2007 Belmont Stakes with filly Rags to Riches and the 2010 Kentucky Derby with Super Saver. Nationally, Pletcher ranks 17th among active trainers in victories, a list topped by Hall of Famer Jack Van Berg with 6,410. Pletcher's horses have...
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"It gives you a little time to reflect," Pletcher said. "There's not many opportunities to reflect in this business, but milestones like this gives you a chance to appreciate all of them. The former assistant to Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas...
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The bumpy road back After capturing Derby magic once, trainers face long odds to make repeat tripThe bumpy road back: After capturing Derby magic once, trainers face long odds to make repeat trip
Louisville Courier-Journal
Matz (Barbaro in 2006) among past Derby winners who cant be quantified as Triple Crown regulars but who think they have a shot to get back to the featured attraction of the first Saturday in May. The odds are against them. Of the 15 trainers who have...
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 20: Trainers D. Wayne Lucas (L) and Todd Pletcher (R) talk as Pletcher watches his Preakness horse Dance City go over the track at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes... View Photo »
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Currency Swap, Reveron, El Padrino, Shared Property, Mr. Bowling, Isn't He Clever, Souper Speedy, Dullahan, Alpha, Take Charge Indy, Casual Trick and Ancient Rome. Worthy of attention, in part because of their human connections, are three others from...
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Hands-down, AllHailKegasus. lanegold – A great question. Racing sorely needs a true "league office." Dan Baren – You! Drew5209 – Asking great questions Ray... Think it needs to be someone that understands all aspects of the game. Scott Wells comes to mind.
About D. Wayne Lukas
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Darrell Wayne Lukas (born September 2, 1935 in Antigo, Wisconsin) is a former educator who became one of the most successful horse trainers in American Thoroughbred horse racing history and a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee. Full Article
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 20: Trainers D. Wayne Lucas (L) and Todd Pletcher (R) talk as Pletcher watches his Preakness horse Dance City go over the track at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 21.
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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (L) talks with Bob Baffert, trainer for Preakness hopeful Midnight Interlude, at the barn in Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland, May 19, 2011. The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place Saturday May 21, 2011.
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Todd Pletcher, trainer for Preakness hopeful Dance City, talks with Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (R) during early morning workouts at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland, May 19, 2011. The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 21.
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Trainer Todd Pletcher, left, talks to fellow trainer D. Wayne Lukas during morning workouts at Churchill Downs Friday, May 6, 2011, in Louisville, Ky.
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 20: Trainers D. Wayne Lucas (L) and Todd Pletcher (R) talk as Pletcher watches his Preakness horse Dance City go over the track at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 136th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 21.
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