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D. Wayne Lukas Celebration of Life Video

As posted by Laurie Lukas on Saturday, August 23, 2025: I wanted to share this for those who could not attend Wayne’s Celebration of Life. I’m incredibly grateful for those who did attend and all the calls, messages, cards, flowers, and generous donations to The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Oaklawn Racetrack Chaplaincy. The outpouring […]

August 23, 2025 / Read More

In Loving Memory of Harry “Tom” Sapp, Jr.

August 9, 2025 Comments Off

Official Obituary of Harry “Tom” Thomas Sapp, Jr. January 28, 1955 ~ August 2, 2025 (age 70) From Flowers~Leedy & Allen Funeral Homes: Harry Thomas “Tom” Sapp Jr., 70, of Peru passed away in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Goldie C. (Finch) and Harry Thomas Sapp Sr. on […]

In Loving Memory of Darlene Louks

July 28, 2025 Comments Off

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of beloved exhibitor Darlene Louks, wife of Gary Louks, both of Rome, OH. Those in the horse industry will easily recognize their pride and joy, Quinlan, a double registered 7 Panel N/N stallion, who had a celebrated show career succeeded by his role as a […]

In Loving Memory of KM Jazz It Up – 2010-2025

July 8, 2025 Comments Off

We are devastated to share the news of the passing of KM Jazz It Up, the 2010 mare by RLBOS and out of Jazzy Jet Setter (by A Sudden Impulse), bred by Masterson Farms, LLC. KM Jazz It Up was lovingly known as “Bling” to her owner, Dr. Lori Leigh Ward, throughout their time together, […]

In Loving Memory of InTheSweetShop – 2007-2025

July 7, 2025 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein The Caliendo family announced the passing of multiple World and Reserve World Champion InTheSweetShop, aka “Bentley,” Monday afternoon on social media. From Marylyn Caliendo, “Our hearts are absolutely broken with the passing of our all time GOAT, Inthesweetshop a.k.a Bentley. He was a multi champion in the pen, but more importantly a […]

AQHA and Thoroughbred Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas Passes Away

July 1, 2025 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred Hall of Famer died at 89. Legendary racehorse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Famer in both the American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred industries, passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 28. He was 89. With roots deeply embedded in Quarter Horse racing, trainer D. […]

In Loving Memory of Huntin For Candy – 2008-2025

June 26, 2025 Comments Off

By Cheyenne Scoot Augsburger: If I had known April 11th was going to be our final ride, I would’ve ridden a little longer and appreciated it a little more. And if I had known May 23rd would be the last time I’d ever see you, I would’ve hugged you a little tighter and a little […]

In Loving Memory of Shotz With A Cowboy – 2015-2025

June 25, 2025 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein The Gill family is extremely saddened to announce the sudden passing of Shotz With A Cowboy, aka “Farmer,” the 2015 gelding by How Bout This Cowboy and out of Sweet On Willy. A well-known constant companion and powerful competitor for Tate Gill and Rye Gill for the past five-and-a-half years, Farmer made […]

In Loving Memory of Joshua Wadds – March 11, 1988 – June 8, 2025

June 21, 2025 Comments Off

IN THE CARE OF Primrose Funeral Service & Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Joshua “Josh” Wadds of Anna, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 37 years old. Josh was born on March 11, 1988, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Gordon James Wadds and Kim Lee Kennedy. He grew […]

In Loving Memory of Thanks For Zip En Me, 4/14/2006 – 6/9/2025

June 9, 2025 Comments Off

By Alexis Miller If you know me, you know this horse. Winston was a constant in my life for 19 of my 26 years. My go to whether it was the show pen, the branding pen, or a joy ride. As we laid him to rest today, my mom said, “He was just good […]