LECOMTE STAKES · UNITED STATES
Lecomte Stakes prize money
The Lecomte Stakes is worth $250,000 . That makes it the 347th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 129th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $250,000
WORLD RANK 347th
RUNNINGS HELD 82
FIRST RUN 1943
What the Lecomte Stakes is
Grade III · miles · Dirt · Fair Grounds Race Course
- Racecourse
- Fair Grounds Race Course
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade III
- Distance
- miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1943
We hold the total fund for the Lecomte Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:44.98 in 2026, the Lecomte Stakes pays $2,381 for every second of the race, which is 249th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 130th in the United States.
Every Lecomte Stakes winner
82 runnings, 1943 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Golden Tempo3 · 1:44.98 | José Ortiz | Cherie DeVaux | Phipps Stable & St. Elias Stable | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Disco Time3 · 1:47.07 | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Juddmonte Farms | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Track Phantom3 · 1:44.73 | Joel Rosario | Steven M. Asmussen | L and N Racing, Clark O. Brewster, Jerry Caroom & Breeze Easy | $194,000 |
| 2023 | Instant Coffee3 · 1:45.12 | Luis Saez | Brad H. Cox | Gold Square | $194,000 |
| 2022 | Call Me Midnight3 · 1:44.36 | James Graham | J. Keith Desormeaux | Peter L. Cantrell | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Midnight Bourbon3 · 1:44:41 | Joseph Talamo | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Enforceable3 · 1:43.72 | Julien R. Leparoux | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | $200,000 |
| 2019 | War of Will3 · 1:43.44 | Tyler Gaffalione | Mark E. Casse | Gary Barber | $200,000 |
| 2018 | Instilled Regard3 · 1:42.59 | Javier Castellano | Jerry Hollendorfer | OXO Equine | $200,000 |
| 2017 | Guest Suite3 · 1:43.20 | Robby Albarado | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III & Lora Jean Kilroy | $200,000 |
| 2016 | Mo Tom3 · 1:43.18 | Corey J. Lanerie | Thomas M. Amoss | G M B Racing | $200,000 |
| 2015 | International Star3 · 1:43.62 | Miguel Mena | Michael J. Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | $200,000 |
| 2014 | Vicar's in Trouble3 · 1:42.57 | Rosie Napravnik | Michael J. Maker | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | $200,000 |
| 2013 | Oxbow3 · 1:43.30 | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | Bluegrass Hall | $200,000 |
| 2012 | Mr. Bowling3 · 1:43.49 | Robby Albarado | J. Larry Jones | Brereton Jones | $175,000 |
| 2011 | Wilkinson3 · 1:40.97 | Garrett K. Gomez | Neil J. Howard | Gaillardia Racing | $96,000 |
| 2010 | Ron the Greek3 · 1:40.09 | James Graham | Thomas M. Amoss | Jack T. Hammer | $100,000 |
| 2009 | Friesan Fire3 · 1:37.67 | Gabriel Saez | J. Larry Jones | Fox Hill Farms & Vinery Stables | $100,000 |
| 2008 | Z Fortune3 · 1:37.79 | Shaun Bridgmohan | Steven M. Asmussen | Zayat Stables | $99,000 |
| 2007 | Hard Spun3 · 1:37.87 | Mario G. Pino | J. Larry Jones | Fox Hill Farms | $98,000 |
| 2005 | Storm Surge3 · 1:39.34 | Robby Albarado | Dallas Stewart | Overbrook Farm | $100,000 |
| 2004 | Fire Slam3 · 1:38.48 | Shane Sellers | David M. Carroll | Stan E. Fulton | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Saintly Look3 · 1:37.62 | Shane Sellers | Dallas Stewart | William A. Carl | $100,000 |
| 2002 | Easyfromthegitgo3 · 1:37.98 | Donnie Meche | Steven M. Asmussen | James Cassels & Bob Zollars | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Sam Lord's Castle3 · 1:37.98 | Robby Albarado | Josie Carroll | Eugene & Laura Melnyk | $100,000 |
| 2000 | Noble Ruler3 · 1:39.11 | Larry Melancon | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Fsim Racing Stables | $100,000 |
| 1999 | Some Actor3 · 1:38.59 | Eddie Martin Jr. | Thomas M. Amoss | James McIngvale | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Western City3 · 1:37.84 | Robby Albarado | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | $100,000 |
| 1997 | Cash Deposit3 · 1:37.97 | Ronald D. Ardoin | Daniel J. Vella | Frank H. Stronach | $60,000 |
| 1996 | Boomerang3 · 1:39.49 | Eddie Martin Jr. | James E. Baker | Peter J.Callahan & Catesby W. Clay | $43,075 |
| 1995 | Moonlight Dancer3 · 1:40.13 | Larry Melancon | Michael H. Daggett | Andrea S. Pollack | $42,875 |
| 1994 | Fly Cry3 · 1:39.29 | Ronald D. Ardoin | Thomas M. Amoss | Al Prats & Bryan Wagner | $33,174 |
| 1993 | Dixieland Heat3 · 1:37.60 | Elvis J. Perrodin | Gerald J. Romero | Leland Cook | $33,325 |
| 1992 | Line in the Sand3 · 1:39.80 | Shane P. Romero | Neil J. Howard | William S. Farish III | $32,027 |
| 1991 | Big Courage3 · 1:48.30 | Tammy Lee Fox | William I. Fox Sr. | Patricia Fox | $32,875 |
| 1990 | Martha's Buck3 · 1:47.00 | Bobby J. Walker Jr. | William I. Fox Sr. | William Tinney | $26,750 |
| 1989 | Majesty's Imp3 · 1:45.60 | Steve R. Rydowski | Sturges J. Ducoing | Bata Rasan Stable | $27,425 |
| 1988 | Pastourelles3 · 1:46.60 | Bobby J. Walker Jr. | Carl Bowman | Thomas Leavell | $27,725 |
| 1987 | One Tough Cat3 · 1:48.20 | Kirk Paul LeBlanc | Edward J. Virgadamo | Magnolia Racing Stable | $28,750 |
| 1986 | Timely Albert3 · 1:45.60 | Phil Rubbicco | Louie J. Roussel III | Louie J. Roussel III | $50,200 |
| 1985 | Encolure3 · 1:45.80 | Ronald D. Ardoin | Tommie T. Morgan | Mrs. Margaret Porter | $53,500 |
| 1984 | § Silent King3 · 1:45.20 | Charles Mueller | Bud Delp | Hawksworth Farm | $60,150 |
| 1983 | Explosive Wagon3 · 1:45.00 | Charles Mueller | Gene C. Norman | Peggy McReynolds | $42,900 |
| 1982 | Linkage3 · 1:45.00 | Gregory P. Smith | Henry S. Clark II | Christiana Stables | $40,000 |
| 1981 | Law Me3 · 1:46.40 | James McKnight | Ted McClain | Edwin Whittaker | $40,800 |
| 1980 | § Withholding3 · 1:44.20 | Bryan Fann | Ronnie G. Warren | Mr. & Mrs. Russell Michaels Jr. | $39,650 |
| 1979 | Fuego Seguro3 · 1:46.60 | Michael R. Morgan | Billy S. Borders | Joseph R. Straus & Izzy Proler | $34,675 |
| 1978 | § Dragon Tamer3 · 1:44.60 | Ray Sibille | William I. Fox Sr. | Patricia Fox & William Bailey | $35,500 |
| 1977 | Clev Er Tell3 · 1:44.80 | Ray Broussard | Homer C. Pardue | Joseph R. Straus & Izzy Proler | $27,925 |
| 1976 | Tudor Tambourine3 · 1:46.20 | David Copling | King Stauzy Allen Jr. | Mrs. Henry D. Paxson | $29,450 |
| 1975 | Colonel Power3 · 1:40.60 | Phil Rubbicco | John O. Meaux | Harvey Peltier | $29,875 |
| 1974 | Crimson Ruler3 · 1:43.80 | Kenneth LeBlanc | Carroll J. Matherne | Lee Matherne | $28,900 |
| 1973 | Vodika3 · 1:46.00 | Tommy Barrow | Forrest H. Kaelin | Frank Palermo & Charles Nedeff | $24,825 |
| 1972 | No Le Hace3 · 1:44.40 | Phil Rubbicco | Homer C. Pardue | Joseph R. Straus | $23,900 |
| 1971 | § Helio Rise3 · 1:45.00 | Phil Rubbicco | David F. Erb | Roger W. & Roger T. Wilson Jr. | $18,700 |
| 1970 | § Action Getter3 · 1:44.20 | Mike Venezia | Robert G. Dunham | E. V. (Tony) Benjamin III & J. M. Jones Jr. | $19,250 |
| 1969 | Foolish Prince3 · 1:45.80 | David E. Whited | John Oxley | Albert H. & Albert M. Stall | $17,375 |
| 1968 | Port Digger3 · 1:46.80 | Martinez Heath | Jack A. Lohman | Daniel W. Myers | $18,025 |
| 1967 | Grand Premiere3 · 1:44.60 | James Combest | Alcee J. Richard | Mrs. Joe W. Brown | $18,350 |
| 1966 | Sails Pride3 · 1:50.60 | Leroy Moyers | J. M. Hart | Edward J. Grosfield | $13,325 |
| 1965 | § Dapper Delegate3 · 1:43.40 | Johnny Heckman | Alcee J. Richard | Mrs. Joe W. Brown | $9,675 |
| 1964 | Susan's Gent3 · 1:45.20 | Robert L. Baird | John O. Meaux | T. Allie Grissom | $12,725 |
| 1963 | City Line3 · 1:42.40 | Robert L. Baird | John O. Meaux | T. Allie Grissom | $12,450 |
| 1962 | Treasury Note3 · 1:46.40 | William Phelps | Henry Forrest | J. C. Pollard | $12,900 |
| 1961 | Tenacious7 · 1:45.00 | Clarence Meaux | John B. Theall | Mrs. Joe W. Brown | $12,075 |
| 1960 | Tenacious6 · 1:48.40 | Ray Broussard | John B. Theall | Mrs. Joe W. Brown | $12,175 |
| 1959 | Tenacious5 · 1:43.00 | Ray Broussard | John B. Theall | Mrs. Joe W. Brown | $12,275 |
| 1958 | Speed Rouser6 · 1:45.40 | Alfred Popara | Howard C. Hoffman | Sidney & Hannah Babbitz | $12,450 |
| 1957 | Speed Rouser5 · 1:46.60 | Johnny Heckman | Howard C. Hoffman | Sidney & Hannah Babbitz | $12,800 |
| 1956 | Galdar5 · 1:44.00 | Earl Van Hook | Edward M. Obrien | C. L. Dupuy | $13,725 |
| 1955 | Spur On7 · 1:44.40 | Paul J. Bailey | M. A. Silagy Jr. | Marvin E. Affeld | $14,275 |
| 1954 | § Futuresque7 · 1:45.60 | Evans Jenkins | R. E. Harper | Red Head Stable | $13,750 |
| 1953 | Smoke Screen4 · 1:47.80 | Gerald Porch | Frank Sanders | Reverie Knoll Farms | $13,350 |
| 1952 | False4 · 1:45.60 | Earl Van Hook | John D. Mikel | Mrs. Nellie M. Mikel | $11,550 |
| 1951 | §ƒ Thelma Berger4 · 1:45.80 | Kevin Stuart | John B. Theall | Joe W. Brown | $12,850 |
| 1950 | John's Joy5 · 1:45.20 | Don Scurlock | Monte D. Parke | John A. Kinard Jr. | $12,120 |
| 1949 | § My Request4 · 1:50.80 | Jerry West | James P. Conway | Ben F. Whitaker | $11,180 |
| 1948 | Jack S. L.8 · 1:45.20 | Robert L. Baird | John O. Ravannack | Mrs. John S. Letellier | $10,000 |
| 1947 | Jack S. L.7 · 1:45.20 | Steven Brooks | John O. Ravannack | Mrs. John S. Letellier | $10,000 |
| 1946 | King Dorsett4 · 1:44.60 | Charles LeBlanc | John B. Theall | John B. Theall | $5,000 |
| 1944 | First Fiddle5 · 1:45.60 | Jack Westrope | Edward L. Mulrenan | Mrs. Edward L. Mulrenan | $3,515 |
| 1943 | Valdina Orphan4 · 1:51:00 | Ferrill Zufelt | Frank Catrone | Valdina Farms | $5,050 |
82 of the 82 runnings name the rider, 82 name the trainer and 82 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 82 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the Lecomte Stakes has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1943 to 2026
$5,050 43
$3,515 44
$5,000 46
$10k 47
$10k 48
$11k 49
$12k 50
$13k 51
$12k 52
$13k 53
$14k 54
$14k 55
$14k 56
$13k 57
$12k 58
$12k 59
$12k 60
$12k 61
$13k 62
$12k 63
$13k 64
$9,675 65
$13k 66
$18k 67
$18k 68
$17k 69
$19k 70
$19k 71
$24k 72
$25k 73
$29k 74
$30k 75
$29k 76
$28k 77
$36k 78
$35k 79
$40k 80
$41k 81
$40k 82
$43k 83
$60k 84
$54k 85
$50k 86
$29k 87
$28k 88
$27k 89
$27k 90
$33k 91
$32k 92
$33k 93
$33k 94
$43k 95
$43k 96
$60k 97
$100k 98
$100k 99
$100k 00
$100k 01
$100k 02
$100k 03
$100k 04
$100k 05
$98k 07
$99k 08
$100k 09
$100k 10
$96k 11
$175k 12
$200k 13
$200k 14
$200k 15
$200k 16
$200k 17
$200k 18
$200k 19
$200k 20
$200k 21
$200k 22
$194k 23
$194k 24
$250k 25
$250k 26
The total prize money went from $5,050 in 1943 to $250,000 in 2026, 49.5 times more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the Lecomte Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Tenacious has won it 3 times, which is more than any other horse.
3 horses have won it more than once across 82 runnings.
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tenacious | 3 | 1959, 1960, 1961 |
| Speed Rouser | 2 | 1957, 1958 |
| Jack S. L. | 2 | 1947, 1948 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Lecomte Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | Bahrain TrophyJuly Course | Great Britain | $261,664 | £196,740 |
| 338 | Dante StakesYork Racecourse | Great Britain | $255,626 | £192,200 |
| 339 | Prix Ferdinand DufaureAuteuil Racecourse | France | $250,085 | €220,000 |
| 340 | Albany StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 341 | Calder DerbyCalder Race Course | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 342 | Del Mar DerbyDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 343 | Dubai City of GoldNad Al Sheba Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 344 | Illinois DerbyHawthorne Race Course | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 345 | Iowa DerbyPrairie Meadows Racetrack | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 346 | Kent StakesDelaware Park Racetrack | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 349 | Sam F. Davis StakesTampa Bay Downs | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 350 | Smarty Jones Stakes (Oaklawn Park)Oaklawn Park Race Track | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 351 | Super DerbyLouisiana Downs | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 352 | Withers StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 353 | Adelaide CupMorphettville Racecourse, South Australia | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
| 354 | Australia StakesMoonee Valley Racecourse | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
| 355 | Blue Diamond Prelude C&GCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
| 356 | Blue Diamond Prelude FilliesCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
| 357 | Queensland GuineasEagle Farm Racecourse | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
| 358 | Sky High StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | $246,296 | AU$350,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Lecomte Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 129th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Derby | Del Mar Racetrack | Grade II | $250,000 |
| Illinois Derby | Hawthorne Race Course | Grade III | $250,000 |
| Iowa Derby | Prairie Meadows Racetrack | Listed | $250,000 |
| Kent Stakes | Delaware Park Racetrack | Listed | $250,000 |
| Sam F. Davis Stakes | Tampa Bay Downs | Listed | $250,000 |
| Smarty Jones Stakes (Oaklawn Park) | Oaklawn Park Race Track | Listed | $250,000 |
| Super Derby | Louisiana Downs | non-Graded | $250,000 |
| Withers Stakes | Aqueduct Racetrack | Listed | $250,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Lecomte Stakes prize money?
$250,000.
Where does the Lecomte Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
347th of 997. 346 races pay more, the nearest of them Bahrain Trophy. In the United States it is 129th of 196.
Which horse has won the Lecomte Stakes most often?
Tenacious, 3 times, in 1959, 1960, 1961.
Which jockey has won the Lecomte Stakes most often?
Robby Albarado, with 5 wins between 1998 and 2017.
When was the Lecomte Stakes first run?
1943. This page holds 82 runnings, from 1943 to 2026.
How far is the Lecomte Stakes?
miles, on dirt, at Fair Grounds Race Course.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money