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Owner

Paradise Farms Corp., Staudacher, David and Hooties Racing LLC

Trainer

Michael J. Maker

Jockey

Santana Jr., Ricardo

Breeder

Pick View LLC, Paul W. Schaffer &William D. Pickerrell

Earnings

$11,000

Color

Bay

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Derby News January 17, 2026

Golden Tempo bursts onto the scene with a last-to-first rally in Lecomte

Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable’s homebred Golden Tempo announced himself as a major player on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in Saturday’s Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds.

Expert picks January 14, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Lecomte Stakes

A smart and well-matched cast of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Fair Grounds in Saturday’s $250,000 Lecomte (G3).

Horse Profile January 13, 2026

Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Derby Season About to Fully Launch [Jan. 13]

From now until mid-April, there is a race where points are available on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, so we will have Derby-relevant horses running for the next 13 weeks.