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As a reminder, the items we have available are:

1. D. Wayne Lukas Stall Door Sign

2. Framed Incredible Halter

3. Seismic Beauty Engraved Tiffany & co. Wine Glasses

4. Box Seats for the Final Saturday of the Keeneland Fall Meet

5. Seize the Grey Collector’s Package (including a framed set of racing shoes, a yearling photo signed by Mr. Lukas, and a STG Preakness painting by Terri Ibers)

Improbable Luck Post-Surgery Update

Improbable Luck had surgery yesterday to repair his slab fracture and remove some bone fragments. All went according to expectations and he will now head to Triad Farm in the Lexington area for rehab. He will definitely require some time at the farm to heal and also need to be gelded before he is ready to be re-homed, so we’ll work with our retirement team, the farm and vets to determine when it is appropriate to begin the process of looking for his next home. For now, he will be in great hands as he enjoys some R&R.

Improbable Luck Race Recap

Improbable Luck finished a disappointing eighth this evening in the finale at Churchill Downs and was not claimed. Your son of Improbable broke well, but wasn’t quick enough to control the pace as he attempted to do in his first two starts. Jockey Nik Juarez had to make a decision to maintain his position in between horses when the horse to his direct outside, #10 Flick, made an early move heading into the far turn. Improbable Luck did respond willingly to Juarez’s cues, but you could quickly see Flick was always traveling better than Improbable Luck. Juarez was all out approaching the quarter pole and they gradually backed out of it from there.

The Lukas barn and Juarez again felt his works have been better than his race-day performance. Our immediate thoughts are that it’s likely time to geld him. The other consideration would be looking to stretch him out in distance. He clearly wants to be forwardly placed, but has never been able to do it without having constant pressure in these shorter races. It’s entirely possible that he’s simply not very good, of course, but the barn has never felt or expressed that to this point and he’s at least shown some speed and improvement in the mornings over the recent months.

We’ll go back to the drawing board with trainer D. Wayne Lukas and get his opinion after having the opportunity to assess the race further and Improbable Luck’s condition coming out of it.

Improbable Luck Post-Race Report

Improbable Luck exited his debut in good order. He earned a 66 Beyer Speed Figure for his effort–not bad for his first try. That race did seem fast for the level. The winner received an 84 Beyer, which would win plenty of maiden special weights.

Improbable Luck Update

Improbable Luck returned to the work tab for the first time in 58 days following his leg infection. He covered four furlongs in :50.40 on Sunday at Oaklawn Park in an easy fashion due to it being his first work back. As long as everything continues in good order, we imagine he’ll pick things up pretty quick in the Lukas barn.