Lecomte S. GIII (KYD)

Purse: $200.000

Location: Fair Grounds

Distance: 1m70 Dirt

1. Noble Crusader, S. Bridgmohan, Mb Stables- extremely impressive in his juvenile season winning 4 wins from 4 starts, looks to be one of Mb Stable’s top contenders for the first Saturday in May.
2. Secret City, D. Flores, Kopites- this $20.000 claim off on Mb Stables last out makes a huge step up in his first start for his new owner.
3. Private Sector, M.Mena, Allinthegate- this recently gelded sophomore returns to graded stakes company after a win in a n1x allowance last out.
4. Awkward Thanks, J. Valdivia Jr., Waldo- this gelding was a stakes performer on grass last out running second in a GIII, return to the dirt with dreams of the KYD.
5. Que Cosa, J. Jacinto, D J C Racing Stables- this stakes winner makes his first start in graded company since an 8th place finish in the GI Frontrunner.
6. Flightwing Commander, G. Saez, Yahudi Stables- appears to have an outside chance based off of his 4th in the GI Frontrunner last year.
7. Champsville Sweeper, CJ McMahon, Axeman- was a fading third in his last start which was his first time routing.
8. Warrior Chant, E. Eramia, Sccj Stables- always in the mix when they come to the wire, this homebred looks to get Sccj into the KYD mix.
9. Lord High Admiral, F Geroux, John Henry- not afraid to spend big bucks for top quality horses, John Henry shoveled out $330.000 for this derby hopeful who had an impressive juvenile year which involved a win in the $250.000 Sleepy Hollow as well as a placing in the GIII Delta Jackpot.
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13. Freak Storm, B. Hernandez Jr., Mo Mentum Farm- this $13.000 auction purchase makes his first start going long.

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