Hello Improbable Luck owners and fans! It has been a while since we last had an update on the horse. It is great to see him breezing at Oaklawn Park. We are thrilled to learn he has recovered from his leg infection. Trainer Charlie Whittingham used to say, "Horses are like strawberries....

As we have been reporting, Improbable Luck had a minor leg injury that became infected a few weeks back. This is not that uncommon for young horses as they scrape and nick themselves growing into their bodies. Thanks to the staff of our hall of fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, it was...

Churchill Downs has had significant rains the past few weeks and Improbable Luck came up with a leg infection and fever (common in muddy conditions). The team was quick to react with treatment and we're pleased to report that he's doing much better and will resume training shortly! With that said, Improbable Luck is...

  Jon White is a horse racing genius. He is a Washington Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductee and an award-winning turf writer. He has done everything from making the morning line odds for the Breeders’ Cup to clocking morning workouts with Charlie Whittingham. He is a leading expert in all things horse...

We caught up with Improbable Luck at Churchill Downs this weekend as he continues to progress in training.  What’s striking is that his hind end is so big and muscular. The hind end of a horse is the engine and is crucial for its movement and power.  Here are some factors that contribute...

After being purchased by BIGPLAY and MyRaceHorse, IL was sent to Shantaera Farms to begin his new life under the tutelage of Becky Maker. Becky built his routine with new elements added each day. Horses are creatures of habit and the same sequence must be understood and followed as the horse progresses....

Improbable Luck's Journey Improbable Luck has arrived at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. He now resides in the barn of trainer D. Wayne Lukas. While leaving Rebecca Maker’s farm, the colt was calm and serene (check out video below). But when he arrives to Churchill Downs, he is a little...