On December 15, 1993, Lukas's son and top assistant, Jeff, was trampled
by a colt named Tabasco Cat in the stable area at Santa Anita
Racetrack. Jeff suffered severe head injuries and lapsed into a coma,
though he later recovered. Tabasco Cat went on to win the 1994
Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, the last two races of the Triple
Crown.