The Rich History of the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course: A Thrilling Derby Prep in the Heart of New Orleans

When the calendar turns to January, the horse racing world sets its sights on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, where the graded stakes action kicks off at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans with the Lecomte Stakes (G3).

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Won and They’re In - Maxfield and Letruska Impress on Closing Day at Churchill Downs

Last Saturday’s Closing Day at Churchill Downs concluded the track’s 38-day Spring Meet and featured seven stakes races, four of which were graded. The day was highlighted by two races in the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.

Letruska Prevails in a Battle of Champions in Oaklawn Park’s Apple Blossom Handicap (G1)

In one of the most highly anticipated races of the year, three of the top female horses in America didn’t disappoint in yesterday’s $1,000,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park.

Heavy Rains Couldn't Put A Damper On the Stakes Action For Oaklawn Park's Biggest Weekend of Racing

Oaklawn Park carded five graded stakes races over the last weekend, including the final races for the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Road to the Kentucky Derby - the Fantasy Stakes (G3) and Arkansas Derby (G1), respectively