Kentucky Derby News

Point values for the 1 1/16-mile Lecomte (G3) on Jan. 21 increased this year, offered on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale toward a berth in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 4, and here are three takeaways.

Track Phantom took home the win in the Lecomte earning himself 20 points to his resume and vaulting him up the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.

‘All Others’ 2-1 Favorite, Fierceness at 8-1 At Conclusion of Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3

As a full brother to 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage, Dornoch has proven pedigree power. But that’s not necessarily a benefit in this case.

The Steve Asmussen-trained Track Phantom made it two straight wins on the Fair Grounds Road to the Kentucky Derby, and extended his streak to three overall, in Saturday’s Lecomte (G3).

Gary and Mary West’s homebred West Omaha impressed as the 9-10 favorite in Saturday’s Silverbulletday S. at Fair Grounds, rapidly opening up down the stretch to earn 20 points toward the Kentucky Oaks (G1).

I’d like to highlight the appeal of #28 Parchment Party, a 40-1 shot on the morning line.

The beauty of the Thoroughbred is not the only spectacle on display the first Saturday in May, when a field of 20 three-year-old horses race for a chance at glory in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby continues with the second major points race at Fairgrounds in the Lecomte Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up on Saturday with the running of the $200,000 Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds.