A jam-packed weekend of Thoroughbred racing was overshadowed by the news that legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas died peacefully Saturday at age 89 after a career of personal accomplishment and devotion to the industry.

D. Wayne Lukas set the standard in horse racing. And the sport followed suit. Trainers wanted to be like Wayne.

D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished horse trainers with seven Preakness, four Kentucky Derby and four Belmont Stakes wins, has died. He was 89.