Jan. 17, 2026
Lecomte S.
Fair Grounds
FanDuel TV
Jan. 17, 2026
Lecomte S.
Fair Grounds ~ 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119
$250,000
1 1/16 miles
Dirt
3yo
about this race
The Lecomte Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The 1 mile and 70 yard race is run at Fair Grounds. The race is named for one of legendary Thoroughbred racehorse and sire Boston's best sons, Lecomte.
In 2013, eventual Preakness winner Oxbow won the race by a record 11 1/2 lengths, and in 2014 Vicar's in Trouble set the current stakes record at the 1 mile 70 yard distance of 1:42.57.
The Lecomte Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The 1 mile and 70 yard race is run at Fair Grounds. The race is named for one of legendary Thoroughbred racehorse and sire Boston's best sons, Lecomte.
In 2013, eventual Preakness winner Oxbow won the race by a record 11 1/2 lengths, and in 2014 Vicar's in Trouble set the current stakes record at the 1 mile 70 yard distance of 1:42.57.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:37:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 11 1/2 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2025 | Disco Time | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Juddmonte |
| 01/19/2024 | Track Phantom | Steven M. Asmussen | Joel Rosario | L and N Racing LLC, Brewster, Clark O., Caroom, Jerry and Breeze Easy, LLC |
| 01/20/2023 | Instant Coffee | Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Gold Square LLC |
| 01/21/2022 | Call Me Midnight | J. Keith Desormeaux | James Graham | Peter L. Cantrell |
| 01/15/2021 | Midnight Bourbon | Steven M. Asmussen | Joseph Talamo | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 01/17/2020 | Enforceable | Mark E. Casse | Julien R. Leparoux | John C. Oxley |
| 01/18/2019 | War of Will | Mark E. Casse | Tyler Gaffalione | Gary Barber |
| 01/12/2018 | Instilled Regard | Jerry Hollendorfer | Javier Castellano | OXO Equine LLC |
| 01/20/2017 | Guest Suite | Neil J. Howard | Robby Albarado | Farish, W.S. and Kilroy, Lora Jean |
| 01/15/2016 | Mo Tom | Thomas M. Amoss | Corey J. Lanerie | G M B Racing |
| 01/16/2015 | International Star | Michael J. Maker | Miguel Mena | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 01/17/2014 | Vicar's in Trouble | Michael J. Maker | Rosie Napravnik | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 01/18/2013 | Oxbow | D. Wayne Lukas | Jon Kenton Court | Bluegrass Hall LLC |
| 01/20/2012 | Mr. Bowling | J. Larry Jones | Robby Albarado | Brereton C. Jones |
| 01/21/2011 | Wilkinson | Neil J. Howard | Garrett K. Gomez | Gaillardia Racing LLC |
| 01/22/2010 | Ron the Greek | Thomas M. Amoss | James Graham | Jack T. Hammer |
| 01/09/2009 | Friesan Fire | J. Larry Jones | Gabriel Saez | Vinery Stables and Fox Hill Farm |
| 01/11/2008 | Z Fortune | Steven M. Asmussen | Shaun Bridgmohan | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 01/12/2007 | Hard Spun | J. Larry Jones | Mario G. Pino | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
| 01/14/2005 | Storm Surge | Dallas Stewart | Robby Albarado | Overbrook Farm |
| 01/23/2004 | Fire Slam | David M. Carroll | Shane J. Sellers | Stan E. Fulton |
| 01/24/2003 | Saintly Look | Dallas Stewart | Shane J. Sellers | William A. Carl |
| 01/25/2002 | Easyfromthegitgo | Steven M. Asmussen | Donnie J. Meche | Cassels, James and Zollars, Bob |
| 01/26/2001 | Sam Lord's Castle | Josie Carroll | Robby Albarado | Melnyk, Eugene and Laura |
| 01/28/2000 | Noble Ruler | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Larry Melancon | Fsim Racing Stables LLC |
| 01/29/1999 | Some Actor | Thomas M. Amoss | Eddie Martin, Jr. | James McIngvale |
| 01/30/1998 | Western City | D. Wayne Lukas | Robby Albarado | Overbrook Farm |
| 01/31/1997 | Cash Deposit | Daniel J. Vella | Ronald D. Ardoin | Frank H. Stronach |
| 02/02/1996 | Boomerang | James E. Baker | Eddie Martin, Jr. | Clay, Catesby W. and Callahan, Peter J. |
| 02/03/1995 | Moonlight Dancer | Michael H. Daggett | Larry Melancon | Andrea S. Pollack |
| 02/12/1994 | Fly Cry | Thomas M. Amoss | Ronald D. Ardoin | Al Prats & Bryan Wagner |
| 02/13/1993 | Dixieland Heat | Gerald J. Romero | Elvis Joseph Perrodin | Leland Cook |
| 02/14/1992 | Line in the Sand | Neil J. Howard | Shane P. Romero | W S FARISH ET AL |
| 01/26/1991 | Big Courage | William I. Fox, Sr. | Tammy Lee Fox | unknown owner |
| 02/02/1990 | Martha's Buck | William I. Fox, Sr. | Bobby J. Walker, Jr. | Tinney William |
| 02/03/1989 | Majesty's Imp | Sturges J. Ducoing | Steve Robert Rydowski | Batarasan Stable |
| 02/05/1988 | Pastourelles | Carl Bowman | Bobby J. Walker, Jr. | Leavell T |
| 02/06/1987 | One Tough Cat | Edward J. Virgadamo | Kirk Paul LeBlanc | Magnolia Racing Stable |
| 02/15/1986 | Timely Albert | Louie J. Roussel, III | Phil Rubbicco | Roussel L J III |
| 02/22/1985 | Encolure | Tommie T. Morgan | Ronald D. Ardoin | Porter F Estate Of |
| 02/17/1984 | Silent King | Grover G. Delp | Charles Mueller | Hawksworth Farm |
| 02/18/1983 | Explosive Wagon | Gene C. Norman | Charles Mueller | McReynolds Peggy |
| 02/19/1982 | Linkage | Henry S. Clark II | G. P. Smith | Christiana Stable |
| 02/20/1981 | Law Me | Ted McClain | James McKnight | Whitaker E |
| 02/16/1980 | Withholding | Ronnie G. Warren | B. Fann | Michael R Jr |
| 02/17/1979 | Fuego Seguro | Billy S. Borders | Michael R. Morgan | Proler & Straus |
| 02/18/1978 | Dragon Tamer | William I. Fox, Sr. | Ray Sibille | Bailey & Fox Patsy |
| 02/18/1977 | Clev Er Tell | Homer C. Pardue | Ray Broussard | Proler & Straus |
| 02/20/1976 | Tudor Tambourine | King Stauzy Allen Jr | D. Copling | Paxson Mrs H D |
