Lecomte Stakes
The Lecomte Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a 1 1/16-mile Grade III Stakes race for three-year-old horses.[1] It has also been raced at a mile and at a mile and 70 yards. It currently offers a purse of $200,000, and is normally run in mid-January. Trainers use it as a prep race for the Louisiana Derby, and potentially the Kentucky Derby.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Fair Grounds Race Course New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1970 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1/16 miles |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Purse | $200,000 |
The race is named in honor of one of the great Boston's best sons, Lecomte, who is known as the only horse to defeat Lexington.[2] Lecomte's dam was the brilliant Reel.
In 2006, the race had to be canceled as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Winners since 1999
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Enforceable | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | 1:43.72 |
| 2019 | War of Will | Tyler Gaffalione | Mark E. Casse | Gary Barber | 1:43.44 |
| 2018 | Instilled Regard | Javier Castellano | Jerry Hollendorfer | OXO Equine LLC | 1:42.59 |
| 2017 | Guest Suite | Robby Albarado | Neil J. Howard | Farish, W.S. and Kilroy, Lora Jean | 1:43.20 |
| 2016 | Mo Tom | Corey Lanerie | Thomas M. Amoss | G M B Racing | 1:43.18 |
| 2015 | International Star | Miguel Mena | Michael J. Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1:43.62 |
| 2014 | Vicar's In Trouble | Rosie Napravnik | Mike Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | 1:42.57 |
| 2013 | Oxbow | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | Bluegrass Hall | 1:43.30 |
| 2012 | Mr. Bowling | Robby Albarado | J. Larry Jones | Brereton Jones | 1:43.49 |
| 2011 | Wilkinson | Garrett K. Gomez | Neil J. Howard | Gaillardia Racing LLC | 1:40.97 |
| 2010 | Ron the Greek | James Graham | Thomas M. Amoss | Jack T. Hammer | 1:40.09 |
| 2009 | Friesan Fire | Gabriel Saez | J. Larry Jones | Fox Hill Farms/Vinery | 1:37.67 |
| 2008 | Z Fortune | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steve Asmussen | Zayat Stables | 1:37.79 |
| 2007 | Hard Spun | Mario Pino | J. Larry Jones | Fox Hill Farms | 1:37.87 |
| 2006 | no race | ||||
| 2005 | Storm Surge | Robby Albarado | Dallas Stewart | Overbrook Farm | 1:39.34 |
| 2004 | Fire Slam | Shane Sellers | David M. Carroll | Stan Fulton | 1:38.48 |
| 2003 | Saintly Look | Shane Sellers | Dallas Stewart | William A. Carl | 1:37.62 |
| 2002 | Easyfromthegitgo | Donnie Meche | Steve Asmussen | J. Cassels/R. Zollars | 1:37.98 |
| 2001 | Sam Lord's Castle | Robby Albarado | Josie Carroll | Eugene Melnyk | 1:37.98 |
| 2000 | Noble Ruler | Larry Melancon | Niall O'Callaghan | Fsim Racing Stables | 1:39.11 |
| 1999 | Some Actor | Eddie Martin Jr. | Thomas M. Amoss | James McIngvale | 1:38.59 |
Winners 1970–1998
- 1998 - Western City
- 1997 - Cash Deposit
- 1996 - Boomerang
- 1995 - Moonlight Dancer
- 1994 - Fly Cry
- 1993 - Dixieland Heat
- 1992 - Line in the Sand
- 1991 - Big Courage
- 1990 - Martha's Buck
- 1989 - Majesty's Imp
- 1988 - Pastourelles
- 1987 - One Tough Cat
- 1986 - Timely Albert
- 1985 - Encolure
- 1984 - Silent King
- 1983 - Explosive Wagon
- 1982 - Linkage
- 1981 - Law Me
- 1980 - Withholding
- 1979 - Fuego Seguro
- 1978 - Dragon Tamer
- 1977 - Clev Er Tell
- 1976 - Tudor Tambourine
- 1975 - Colonial Power
- 1974 - Crimson Ruler
- 1973 - Vodika
- 1972 - No Le Hace
- 1971 - Helio Rise
- 1970 - Action Getter
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See also
References
- "Distances Extended For Derby Preps at Fair Grounds", Blood-horse, retrieved 2020-01-16
- "Lecomte: The short life but long legacy of a Louisiana racing hero". Brisnet. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2019-01-19.
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