Overview

• Lukas, 89, declined aggressive treatment and returned home to spend his remaining days with his family
• All horses in his care were transferred to veteran assistant Sebastian ‘Bas’ Nicholl under a formal succession plan
• A MRSA blood infection prompted his June 22 hospitalization and exacerbated preexisting health issues
• During a six-decade career, Lukas amassed 4,967 thoroughbred victories, earned over $301 million and collected 15 Triple Crown and 20 Breeders’ Cup wins
• The horse racing community has expressed deep sadness and honored his transformative influence on the sport