Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport with quarter horses in races that are effectively sprints. He moved into thoroughbreds in the late 1970s and won his first Preakness with Codex in 1980.

As one of the most prolific and accomplished trainers in horse racing, D. Wayne Lukas has played an integral role not only in evolving the racing industry and the development of so many trainers but also in the lives of jockeys.