Sunday, April 21, 2002
Lexington win puts Lukas back in Derby
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON — Don't count D. Wayne Lukas out of the Kentucky Derby picture just yet. The Hall of Fame trainer probably has his Derby horse following Proud Citizen's impressive 3 1/4-length victory Saturday in the $325,000 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland.
The lightly raced son of Gone West ran to the lead in the first turn and never looked back, holding off American Style at the top of the stretch before drawing away to win the 1 1/16-mile race on a muddy track.
“I don't have to make a decision now, do I?” Lukas asked, grinning.
Lukas missed the Derby last year after a record 20 consecutive starts. That probably won't be the case this year, especially with no clear-cut favorite emerging for the May 4 event.
In 1999, Lukas saddled unheralded Charismatic to a surprising victory in the Lexington. The colt then rebounded to win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness before suffering a career-ending leg injury finishing third in the Belmont.
Crimson Hero, trained by Nick Zito, finished second, followed by second betting choice Easyfromthegitgo, saddled by Steve Asmussen. Favorite Ethan Man finished fifth in the eight-horse field.
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Lexington win puts Lukas back in Derby
