Originally Posted by monipenny

Absolutely agree with Oracle on this one that Lukas re-defined the horse industry with shipping and getting clients to pay top dollar for horses. Do you think a intelligent man like Eugene Klein would be dooped into buying millions worth of horses to train if D Wayne wasn't good at what he did. Yes Lukas is engaging and personable, but his work ethic and commitment to excellence was beyond reproach. That is what every horsemen that has worked for him has taken with them and they are all better for it. I must say I too have met Lukas firsthand when he spoke at Canterrbury Park and I approached the man to congratulate him on training the future Breeders Cup Sprint horse ( he laughed and said who that might be and of course being arrogant and cocky that I am said the Indiana Derby winner- Orientate.) This man broke down in the interview describing the accident with Tabasco Cat and his son jeff, he shed tears openly and honestly for all to see- so if he doesn't have a heart then i guess i don't have one either.