Notable reaction to the death of thoroughbred trainer D. Wayne Lukas: ___ “To borrow from the great writer Joe Hirsch: There once was a trainer named D. Wayne Lukas, but only once.” — Larry Collmus, race caller for NBC's Triple Crown coverage, via X. ___ “Few people have left as profound a mark on the sport of horse racing as D. Wayne Lukas. Over nearly five decades, he shaped champions on the track and in the breeding shed — and mentored generations of horsemen and horsewomen who carry his legacy forward.” — Spendthrift Farm via X.