Lukas Classic Stakes


The Lukas Classic Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old and older, over a distance of miles on the dirt held annually in September at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky. The event currently carries a purse of $250,000.

History

The race was inaugurated in 2013 as the Homecoming Classic Stakes with a stakes purse of $175,000.
In 2015 the event was renamed to the Lukas Classic Stakes after U.S. Racing Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Churchill Downs administration indicated that the change of name to Lukas Classic was "to salute Lukas' accomplishments, contributions and influence on Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and the horse industry." Lukas has won the Kentucky Derby and the Oaks four times apiece.

Records

Speed record:
Margins: