D. Wayne Lukas Quotes

I think he'll like it a little better at 6 1/2 furlongs, seven, or a mile. He's improving. He's a Storm Cat, so he's had a few attitude issues.

D. Wayne Lukas

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• I think he'll like it a little better at 6 1/2 furlongs, seven, or a mile. He's improving. He's a Storm Cat, so he's had a few attitude issues.

  

  D. Wayne Lukas
  • Seven
  • Mile
  • Furlongs