Kentucky Derby Report – Lecomte in the spotlight
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series runs through Fair Grounds this weekend with the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) at a mile and 70 yards. A competitive field of 14 is set, with a lukewarm 9-2 […]
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Lecomte, Silverbulletday next stops on Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks series
by JOHN MUCCIOLO A six-pack of stakes action will take place at Fair Grounds on Saturday. The $200,000 Lecomte (G3) for three-year-olds leads the way and attracted an overflow field of 15 for the main-track […]
Lecomte: The short life but long legacy of a Louisiana racing hero
The only horse to beat the legendary racing icon Lexington About a 10 min. read. For today’s racing fans, the name Lecomte signifies the first of the Fair Grounds scoring races offering points toward the […]
High Regard for Instilled Regard Pays Off With Lecomte Win
Jerry Hollendorfer was not in New Orleans for the muffaletta. The racing Hall of Fame trainer shipped Larry Best’s Instilled Regard to Fair Grounds Race Course, and the cross-country journey paid off with a 3 […]
Geroux Keys Big Pari-Mutuel Payouts on Lecomte Stakes day
Trusting in one of the leading riders at Fair Grounds was the key to unlocking the biggest winner of the six stakes races that made up Lecomte Stakes (G3) day on Saturday. Riding 33-to-1 Stronger […]
Top 5 Plays on Fair Grounds Lecomte Stakes Day Card
Riffing off a favorite Facebook theme of mine (and thanks to Ryan Martin for the idea), here are my Top 5 plays on today’s 13-race Lecomte Stakes day card at Fair Grounds. For FREE Brisnet.com […]
Fair Grounds, New Orleans, & the Horse Racing Foodie
by MICHAEL BEYCHOK There has been some chatter lately on the social media channels from friends about where to eat and drink in New Orleans, so—as one does on Twitter.com—I’m inserting my opinion into the […]
Principe Guilherme, Instilled Regard top full field in Lecomte
Though its been only two years since Steve Asmussen saddled stable star Gun Runner to victories in the Risen Star (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2), it’s been a decade since the Hall of Fame trainer […]
Wonder Gadot, Heavenly Love breeze in company
The Mark Casse-trained duo of Wonder Gadot and Heavenly Love breezed a half-mile in company on Saturday over the fast main track at Fair Grounds ahead of upcoming stakes. The sophomore fillies went four furlongs […]
Potential wet track a variable in wide-open Lecomte
As was the case at Oaklawn Park earlier this week for the Smarty Jones, there’s a strong possibility of an off track for the next Kentucky Derby (G1) prep on the schedule. That would be […]