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Why did D. Wayne Lukas retire?

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Family members of D. Wayne Lukas announced his official retirement on June 22, 2025, citing his poor health. After a MRSA blood infection caused damage to his heart and digestive system and worsened other chronic conditions, Lukas declined an aggressive treatment plan and instead chose to pursue in-home hospice care to spend time with his family. He died less than a week later.

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How many Triple Crown races has D. Wayne Lukas won?

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D. Wayne Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, making him the second most winning trainer behind Bob Baffert, who has 17. Lukas won the Kentucky Derby four times (1988, 1995, 1996, 1999), the Preakness Stakes seven times (1980, 1985, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2013, 2024), and the Belmont Stakes four times (1994, 1995, 1996, 2000).

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