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On Saturday at Fair Grounds, trainer Steve Asmussen won the Lecomte (G3) for the fourth time, taking this year’s edition with Gun Runner victor Track Phantom, whom he reports came back great after the race.
Horse Racing Q&A: Lecomte Stakes winner "Track Phantom" eyes Risen Star Stakes for Steve Asmussen Lecomte Stakes Track Phantom Risen Star Stakes Steve Asmussen
I’m not too worried about the outside post (No. 13). He’s very quick from the gate and broke really sharp in all three of his starts.
On verge of career milestones, Cox and Asmussen both enter trio in loaded Risen Star Stakes
On Saturday, February 18, Louisiana Derby Preview Day at Fair Grounds Race will feature a pair of key 3-year-old stakes -- the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), which was extended from 1 1/16 to 1 1/8 miles three years ago, and the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2), for fillies to be contested at 1 1/16 miles.