Ex-Pat Ron the Greek Makes World Cup Bid
In the absence of an American runner in the March 29 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), U.S. racing fans can certainly unite behind Ron the Greek in the world's richest horse race.
LeComte S.
Race 11 at FAIR GROUNDS on
- One Mile And Seventy Yards
- 175000
- 4:55 PM
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Adena's Chance | Gennadi Dorochenko |
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| Alexander Thegreat | Jeffrey A. Radosevich |
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| Capetown Devil | Chris J. Englehart |
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| Chalybeate Springs | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Dan and Sheila | Joseph G. Parker |
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| Exfactor | Bernard S. Flint |
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| Hammers Terror | Mike Chambers |
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| Hero of Order | Gennadi Dorochenko |
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| Mr. Bowling | Michael Puhich |
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| Seven Lively Sins | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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| Shared Property | Thomas M. Amoss |
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| Ted's Folly | Boyd Caster |
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| Z Dager | Steven M. Asmussen |
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One for the Roses: Vicar's In Trouble
Steve Haskin continues his new audio series One For the Roses with LeComte Stakes (gr. III) winner Vicar's in Trouble who is preparing for the Risen Star Stakes.
Into Mischief Confirms He's a Sire to Watch
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Lecomte Stakes winner Vicar's in Trouble is keeping the spotlight on his sire Into Mischief.
After the Wire: LeComte Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Lecomte Stakes, Strub Stakes and Sunshine Millions Classic. watch video
Risen Star Stakes Next for Vicar's in Trouble
Vicar's in Trouble, a romping 6 3/4-length winner of the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 18, is to remain in at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots for his next start.
Lecomte No Problem for Vicar's in Trouble
After demolishing 10 over-matched Louisiana-breds to close out his 2012 season, Vicar's in Trouble gave open company the same treatment Jan. 18 when he rolled to an easy victory in the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III).
That Handicapping Show: Lecomte Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds this weekend. This is a Kentucky Derby points race with an interesting field. watch video
Got Shades Off Turf for 2014 Debut in Lecomte
After five starts on turf last year, Dennis Foster's Got Shades will move to the main track when he makes his 3-year-old season debut Jan. 18 in the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.
Smarty's Echo Breezes Half Mile for Lecomte
Windy Hill Farm's Smarty's Echo worked a half-mile in company Jan. 12 in preparation for the upcoming Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, centerpiece event of the "Road to the Derby Kickoff Day."
Hero of Order to Stand at Raut Farm
Longshot 2012 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) winner Hero of Order will enter stud in 2014 at Gennadi and Irina Dorochenko's Raut Farm near Paris, Ky., for a $3,000 fee.
Nates Mineshaft Back After 11-Month Layoff
Multiple graded stakes winner Nates Mineshaft highlights the lineup for this year's $150,000 Hanshin Cup (gr. III) at Arlington Park May 25, making his first appearance for owner Windy Hill Farm in more than 11 months.
Lukas Contenders Turn in Final Preparations
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Oxbow and Will Take Charge through their final pre-race moves April 29.
Believe You Can In Top Form for NOLA Ladies
Believe You Can looks to parlay a Feb. 2 tally at Fair Grounds into victory in the New Orleans Ladies Stakes March 9; Louisiana Derby winner Hero of Order will wheel back in the Duncan F. Kenner on the same day.
Ive Struck a Nerve, 135-1, Shocks Risen Star
A 135-1 shot took the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 23, Matthew W. Bryan's Ive Struck a Nerve closing late in the furlong grounds and catapulting himself onto the Derby trail.
Mark Valeski Ready for Mineshaft Rematch
After a hard-fought finish in the Louisiana Handicap, Mark Valeski and Infrattini will face off once again in the $150,000 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) Feb. 23 at Fair Grounds.
Believe You Can Targets New Orleans Ladies
Believe You Can is likely to make her next appearance in the March 9 New Orleans Ladies Stakes while stablemate Mark Valeski will aim for the Mineshaft Handicap, and other Larry Jones contenders are on the move.
Lukas Weighs Options for Weekend Stakes Stars
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas had an anxious moment when victorious Will Take Charge stumbled while pulling up after winning the Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 21 at Oaklawn Park, but the Hall of Fame trainer said the colt is doing well.
After the Wire - 1/20/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunshine Millions Classic, Lecomte Stakes, and Silverbulletday Stakes. watch video
Oxbow in Lecomte, Silverbulletday is 'Magic'
Bluegrass Hall's Oxbow went wire-to-wire to win the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes by 11 1/2 lengths for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 19. Earlier, Touch Magic took the Silverbulletday.
THS: LeComte Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Lecomte Stakes and Sunshine Millions Classic this weekend. watch video
Circle Unbroken Starts Season in Lecomte
Grade III winner Circle Unbroken makes his 2013 debut Jan. 19 in the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds, stretching out in distance and taking on eight other 3-year-olds including Canadian stakes winner Avie's Quality.
Claiming Crown Gets Big Gulfstream Welcome
The Claiming Crown comes to Gulfstream Park for the south Florida oval's season opener Dec. 1, and local horsemen have responded enthusiastically with 97 entrants in the seven-race series worth a total of $850,000 in purses.
Fair Grounds Meet to Open Thanksgiving Day
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will continue a 114-year tradition with live racing Thanksgiving Day as the 84-day 2012-13 meet will open with a 10-race holiday card Nov. 22.
Nearctic Draws Euro Fillies, Big Band Sound
Eleven runners from around the globe line up for the $500,000 Nearctic Stakes (Can-IT) at Woodbine Oct. 14. Local hero Big Band Sound is the 3-1 favorite, but 7-2 second choice Fire Lily could roll.
Shippers Invade Remington Park for OK Derby
Recent grade I winner Willy Beamin is part of a 10-horse field that includes fellow shippers Prospective and and Daddy Nose Best on the biggest day of the season at Remington Park Sept. 30.
More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| LeComte S. (gr. III) | FG |
| Palos Verdes S. (gr. II) | SA |
| Silverbulletday S. | FG |
| Pepsi Cola S. | SUN |
| Louisiana H. | FG |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Evan Shipman S. | SAR | |
| Real Good Deal S. | DMR | |
| Smirnoff Sorbet Caress S. | SAR | |
| Budweiser Special S. | ALB | |
| Clement L. Hirsch S. (gr. I) | DMR |
