Cella, Lukas to be inducted into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
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Louis A. Cella, president of Oaklawn, and the late Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on April 10. The two individuals have had a lasting influence on Thoroughbred racing, with Lukas training four Kentucky Derby winners and Cella leading the historic Oaklawn track.
The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame will induct Louis A. Cella and D. Wayne Lukas on April 10. Cella is the president of Oaklawn, a historic track that hosts one of the richest racing meets in the country. Lukas was a Hall of Fame trainer who trained four Kentucky Derby winners. He also trained Althea, the only filly to win the Arkansas Derby. Cella has continued his family's legacy at Oaklawn, investing in the racing program and facility improvements. The induction recognizes their contributions to Thoroughbred racing and the sport's future.
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