Lecomte Stakes
- Location: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, New Orleans, LA
- Inaugural Race: 1944
- Distance: One mile, 70 yards
- Track Type: Left-handed, Dirt
- Age Qualifications: Three-year-olds
- Status: Grade 3
- 2021 Purse: $200,000
- 2021 Race Date: Saturday, January 16th
The Lecomte Stakes features Road to the Kentucky Derby points worth 10-4-2-1 for 3-year-olds at Fair Grounds in Louisiana. This stop along the Kentucky Derby trail typically falls in the middle of January.
2020 Lecomte Stakes Entries & Results
POST  | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|
10 | Enforceable | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | $15.60 | $6.20 | $5.00 |
9 | Silver State | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | $5.00 | $3.80 | |
2 | Mr. Monomoy | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | $5.40 | ||
1 | Finnick the Fierce | Sonny Leon | Rey Hernandez | |||
4 | Scabbard | Corey J. Lanerie | Eddie Kenneally | |||
12 | Shashashakemeup | James Graham | J. Keith Desormeaux | |||
5 | Excession | Colby J. Hernandez | Steven M. Asmussen | |||
7 | Halo Again | Joseph Talamo | Steven M. Asmussen | |||
11 | Bango | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Gregory D. Foley | |||
3 | Perfect Star | Robby Albarado | Scott Gelner | |||
8 | Jack the Umpire | Shaun Bridgmohan | Brett A. Brinkman | |||
13 | Sycamore Run | Adam Beschizza | Joe Sharp | |||
6 | New Eagle | Gabriel Saez | Michael J. Maker |
Exotic Payoffs:
- Exacta (10-9) Paid: $36
- Trifecta (10-9-2) Paid: $119
- Superfecta (10-9-2-1) Paid: $200
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History of the Lecomte Stakes
Named after the 1850s racehorse Lecomte – who set a world record for four miles and who had a noted rivalry with the outstanding runner and sire Lexington – the Lecomte Stakes is the first of three races in Fair Grounds’ Kentucky Derby prep series for 3-year-olds.
It’s also part of the official Road to the Kentucky Derby series, by which horses earn points that qualify them for the Derby. The first four finishers are allotted points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
The Lecomte Stakes has been won by several outstanding horses. Oxbow was victorious in the 2013 Lecomte and went on to win the Preakness Stakes and finish second in the Belmont Stakes. The high-quality 2007 Kentucky Derby runner-up Hard Spun is another Lecomte winner, as is the multiple grade one winner Ron the Greek and the 1972 Kentucky Derby runner-up No Le Hace.
Runners from the Lecomte Stakes frequently run in the other Fair Grounds Derby preps, the Risen Star Stakes (G2) and the Louisiana Derby (G2). Horses to have won all three races include International Star and Friesan Fire.
It’s also part of the official Road to the Kentucky Derby series, by which horses earn points that qualify them for the Derby. The first four finishers are allotted points on a 10-4-2-1 basis.
The Lecomte Stakes has been won by several outstanding horses. Oxbow was victorious in the 2013 Lecomte and went on to win the Preakness Stakes and finish second in the Belmont Stakes. The high-quality 2007 Kentucky Derby runner-up Hard Spun is another Lecomte winner, as is the multiple grade one winner Ron the Greek and the 1972 Kentucky Derby runner-up No Le Hace.
Runners from the Lecomte Stakes frequently run in the other Fair Grounds Derby preps, the Risen Star Stakes (G2) and the Louisiana Derby (G2). Horses to have won all three races include International Star and Friesan Fire.
Past Winners of the Lecomte Stakes
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|
2020 | Enforceable | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley |
2019 | War of Will | Tyler Gaffalione | Mark E. Casse | Gary Barber |
2018 | Instilled Regard | Jerry Hollendorfer | Javier J. Castellano | OXO Equine |
2017 | Guest Suite | Neil J. Howard | Robby J. Albarado | W. S. Farish & Kilroy Thoroughbred Partnership |
2016 | Mo Tom | Corey Lanerie | Thomas M. Amoss | G M B Racing |
2015 | International Star | Miguel Mena | Michael J. Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey |
2014 | Vicar's In Trouble | Rosie Napravnik | Mike Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey |
2013 | Oxbow | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | Bluegrass Hall |
2012 | Mr. Bowling | Robby Albarado | J. Larry Jones | Brereton Jones |
2011 | Wilkinson | Garrett K. Gomez | Neil J. Howard | Gaillardia Racing LLC |
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