All Episodes

July 2, 2025 22 mins

Join our conversation with Steve Byk, host of At the Races on SiriusXM, as he dives deep into the training philosophies of legendary horse racing trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away this week. Discover how their intense, no-compromise approach to conditioning horses led to unparalleled success in Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup races. Byk discusses the challenges of modern horse training, the impact of animal rights pressures, and why Lukas' rigorous methods set him apart. 🏇 🔥 

Key Highlights: The mindset that drove Lukas to dominate Grade 1 races, how he conditioned owners to accept tough training regimens, the evolving landscape of horse racing and its challenges, insights into preparing horses for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes. 

📌 Subscribe for more horse racing insights and interviews with industry experts! 

👍 Like and comment with your thoughts on Lukas' training legacy! 

🔔 Turn on notifications for the latest racing content! 

⏱️ Interview Timecodes: 

00:00 - Introduction & Remembering D. Wayne Lukas 

02:35 - Lukas' Early Days in Horse Racing 

05:12 - The Breakthrough Moments in Lukas' Career 

08:47 - His Influence on Modern Trainers 

12:30 - Memorable Horses and Championships 

16:05 - Behind the Scenes: Stories Only Insiders Know 

20:44 - How Lukas Changed the Game for Good 

24:18 - Steve Byk's Personal Reflections 

28:03 - Lukas' Legacy in the Horse Racing World 

31:40 - Final Thoughts & Lasting Impact 

Follow us! 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsnaut/ 

📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnaut 

➡️ X: https://x.com/Sportsnaut 

😀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportsnaut/

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.