Another Exciting Addition!

We are extremely happy to announce we have joined the partnership of a first crop filly sired by the previous "Best Racehorse in the World," Flightline!

We'll be building a page and introducing her in the very near future. Meanwhile, if you aren't aware of the accomplishments of her sire and would like to know more, you can check the sidebar for "The Story of Flightline" featuring a video on his career. 

New Addition!

We've jointed the partnership of a promising grey daughter of Gun Runner, currently tagged as Restless Rider '23. Her page is under construction (see tabs above), but currently has some pedigree information on this 2YO filly.

The process is currently underway to select a name for this filly, and once chosen, all references on this site will be changed to her permanent registered name. 

Blue Devil Runs 3rd at Remington Park

Blue Devil ran 3rd in his allowance race at Remington Park on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025. 

The team will review his performance and decide what's next for our stakes winning son of Uncle Mo.

Instant Impact Scores 2nd in Second Start

Very tough, gritty performance by Instant Impact in his second start in the 11th at Ellis Park on Sunday, August 24, 2025, where he overcame adversity and kept running, to finish a closing 2nd with Brian Hernandez up. 

Great experience for him and he really showed some talent. Looking forward to his next start. 

He earned an 83 E-speed figure for this run, a big jump up from the 71 he earned on debut on July 27th at Saratoga.

Celebration of Life: D. Wayne Lukas

The Coach's Celebration of Life ceremony was held a few days ago in Louisville, KY. We are sharing the full ceremony as captured on YouTube below. 

We've often tried to explain the impact of D. Wayne Lukas has had on our lives, and every time, fallen far short. Maybe all these amazing stories and recollections by those who knew him best--and longest--will do a better job of showing why this man was such a force in our industry who touched the lives of so many in such a powerful and positive way.

The testimony of former jockey Pat Day was particularly touching, and we treasure our Winner's Circle photo of Coach, with Pat Day, and our G2 Pat Day Mile stakes winner on Kentucky Derby Day 2024. Two weeks later, our son of Arrogate would go on to win the Second Jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness.

We were thrilled to see the horse we owned in partnership with many, many others in several special cameos highlighting D. Wayne Lukas's career. Seize The Grey was Coach's last Triple Crown race winner, who bestowed upon Mr. Lukas the title of the Oldest Trainer Ever to Win a Triple Crown race -- at age 88. I'm not sure that will--or can--ever be surpassed. 

We also had three more promising youngsters in his barn--Caldera (Liam's Map) and Munny Problem (Munnings) who will find a home with new trainers, and Trust But Verify (Into Mischief), who has already been sent to the Coach's good friend, Kenny McPeak. 

We miss you, Coach. We will always miss you, as will the people, the sport, the horses, and the entire industry. As many here said in different ways, there was only one D. Wayne Lukas. There was only one legend who changed the game forever. May his memory never fade from the sport he loved and ever strived to make better. He must have had a huge herd of champions running to greet him in Heaven. 

D. Wayne Lukas Celebration of Life Ceremony

Sirius Pursuit Debut Announcement!

And away she goes! Our daughter of Horse of the Year, Knicks Go, has been entered for her debut next weekend. More details...

Sirius Pursuit has been entered for August 23, 2025, Ellis Park 

Race 4 - 6F Dirt Maiden Special Weight. 

Post 4 (of 14 current entries) 

Jockey Adam Beschizza up. 

Time 1:16 CST or 12:16 MST. 

This race features an attractive purse for 2YO fillies and has drawn an extremely well-bred field of juveniles.

Blue Devil Works at Remington Park

Blue Devil (Uncle Mo x Apologize by Lemon Drop Kid) has moved to Remington Park, and ran a nice work this morning covering 5 furlongs in 1:01.65 for the 3rd fastest time. Considering the bullet came in at 1:01.40 in this group, it was a notable effort. 

We hope our G2 stakes winner will be back in form soon, after a couple of off-performances in his recent outs. We're hoping to close in on that half million dollar mark in earnings soon. Go, Blue Devil!

Catching Up on Updates - 2YOs and 3YOs

TWO YEAR OLDS

Black Tie Optional (Not This Time colt)

• Black Tie Optional has remained on a work schedule at Los Alamitos, where he is breezing well, including a 4F in :48 flat in company with his usual mate, Cherokee Nation, in July prompting assistant trainer Mike Marlow to report, “He worked great. Probably his best work to date.” His most recent work was from the gate on August 1st (three furlongs in :37.20). His team is bringing him along slowly and no immediate start date is expected. 

Instant Impact (Upstart colt)

• Instant Impact debuted on July 27th at Saratoga. After his race came off the turf course due to rain, trainer Kenny McPeek opted to keep him in. He ran fourth, notably handled the loading process and broke well—a good sign after some of his gate issues in the mornings. Jockey Kendrick Carmouche allowed Instant Impact to find his rhythm though he did seem to be spinning his wheels a bit on the wet track. He did show good fight when the horse coming up behind him tried to run by, and he galloped out well. Instant Impact departed Saratoga for Churchill Downs last week, and ran a bullet work at Churchill on August 11th going 4F in 47.20. He is expected to make his next start at Ellis Park in approximately 9-10 days.  

Misstrial (Constitution filly)

• Misstrial had her first start at Del Mar (the same day Seismic Beauty won the G1 Clement L. Hirsch), but stumbled badly out of the gate, almost going to her nose, and then colliding with the horse to her inside. In spite of her troubles, she still made a valiant effort, but was tiring by the time she hit the stretch. She was back on the work tab on August 11th at Del Mar, covering 5F in 1:00.60 while on the inside of stablemate Falcon Jet (2nd on debut on 8/3). We were glad to see Misstrial no worse for the wear after her debut and expect to see her get one more run at Del Mar before the summer meet ends. There are two maiden special weight options remaining at the meet, on August 30th and September 6th.

Munny Problem  (Munnings colt)

• Sadly, Munny Problem was being trained by D. Wayne Lukas who's sudden passing on June 28th left him trainerless. He was sent to Highlander training center with the Coach's two other trainees, Caldera (stakes placed 3YO) and Trust But Verify (unstarted 2YO). Munny Problem is doing well at Highlander during his R&R period. He should be started back in training in approximately 60 days.

Native Brew (Yaupon colt)

• Native Brew made his first start and ran 5th. Unfortunately, the race took a toll on this first time starter, and he will need time off before running again. 

Sirius Pursuit (Knicks Go filly)

• Upcoming possible debut dates - Saturday, August 23 at Ellis Park or a later date at Saratoga. Her workmate, Amended Dreamer, will make her debut at Saratoga on Saturday, August 16th, in the 4th race. This will give a better indication of Sirius Pursuit's standing among 2YOs. Her trainer is Jena Antonucci.

Trust But Verify (Into Mischief colt)

• Trust But Verify was transferred to Highlander Training Center after the death of D. Wayne Lukas, who had been training this promising colt. A decision was made to send Trust But Verify to "Coach's" good friend Kenny McPeek. Trust But Verify had his final breeze at Highlander Training Center where he covered 3F from the gate in :37.72. Highlander’s Jeff Hooper reported “Everything went smoothly and [he] worked a nice 3/8ths from the gate in company, outworking his work mate comfortably.” Trust But Verify was sent to the McPeek barn at Keeneland and is currently awaiting the next van to join his string at Saratoga.

THREE YEAR OLDS

Good Cop (Tiz The Law colt)

• Has transferred from Fair Hill to Todd Pletcher's barn at Belmont Park (open for training during renovations) and has been putting in a works there. 

Isle Blue (Speightstown filly)

• After the death of Christophe Clement earlier this year, she is now being trained by his son, Miguel Clement who has done much of her hands-on training to this point. Isle Blue ran a stunning bullet work on 8/9/25, running 4F in 47.40 for the fastest work of 76 that morning.

Nakoma (Vekoma filly)

• Currently turned out. Expected to return to racing later this year. Trained by Jena Antonucci.

OTHER HORSES

Caldera (Liam's Map colt)

• Since losing his trainer (D. Wayne Lukas -- "Coach"), Caldera was sent to Highlander where he has been cooling his heels. After a valiant run at qualifying for the Kentucky Derby which didn't pan out due to stumbling and grabbing a quarter out of the gate in the Louisiana Derby (a Kentucky Derby qualifier), Caldera ran back 2nd in a minor stakes at Oaklawn hoping for a Preakness berth, then went through a growth spurt/weight loss period and other issues that required a rest. No new trainer has yet been selected.

Here's The Kicker (Liam's Map filly)

• After her last start in the G1 Ruffian Stakes, which didn't go well for her, she was transferred to Saratoga to try her hand at the spa. While her first work there was an eye-opening bullet running 35.03 for 3F on June 30th, her next three works were not as impressive. Unfortunately, the deep surface at Saratoga does not seem to be to her liking. Trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. has opted to send her back to Florida where she has done her best running, so her next start will most likely be at Gulfstream Park. 

Seismic Beauty Named Fastest Horse of the Week

Long may she reign! 

Seismic Beauty named Fastest Horse of the Week on Thoroughbred Daily News! 

(Okay, we already knew that. In fact, she's the fastest horse in North America so far this year, according to her Beyer speed rating of 110 in the Hirsch, which is faster than Sierra Leone, Thorpedo Anna or any other two-turn horse has been rated this year, of any age and of either sex! 

Stay sound and healthy, and keeping "making the ground shake," Beauty!

Seismic Beauty Dominates the G1 Clement Hirsch

Seismic Beauty once again “made the ground shake” as she outkicked a talented field of fillies in her first Grade 1 effort yesterday (Saturday, August 2, 2025). Breaking from the 1 hole, her devastating speed resulted in a wire-to-wire victory over top female competitors, notably a fast closing Kopion, who ran 2nd, and stablemate Richi. 

The effort earned her a guaranteed entry into this year’s Breeders Cup at Del Mar, the same track where she just triumphed. That path just might lead her into a showdown with the undisputed Queen of the female division — “the grizzly,” last year’s champion, Thorpedo Anna.  

The speed figures computed for the race were nothing short of dazzling:

E-speed figure: 113 - her third speed figure in a row over 100

Beyer speed figure: 110 - highest non-sprint speed figure of the year, male or female!

Horseracing Nation speed figure: 134! 

The partnership is understandably ecstatic about her performance and looking forward to a bright future, if all goes well in the months to come.