The $200,000, Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes Saturday at Fair Grounds showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the second of a four-race prep series at the New Orleans track on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, following the Dec.

In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).