Florence, Kentucky, January 13, 2026
Street Beast, the winner of the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile, is set to race from the outside post position in the $125,000 Leonatus Stakes at Turfway Park. Scheduled for January 17, 2026, this race features nine competitive three-year-olds, including notable contenders Fulleffort and I Did I Did. With a strong performance in this preparatory event, horses can gain valuable momentum for the upcoming Kentucky Derby series.
Florence, Kentucky – Street Beast, the winner of the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile, has drawn the outside post position for the upcoming $125,000 Leonatus Stakes at Turfway Park. The race is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 9:25 p.m. Eastern Time.
Race Details
- Race Name: Leonatus Stakes
- Distance: 1 mile
- Purse: $125,000
- Scheduled Post Time: 9:25 p.m. Eastern Time
Field and Post Positions
The Leonatus Stakes will feature a competitive field of nine three-year-olds. The post positions are as follows:
1. Great White (Alex Achard, John Ennis) 2. Reb Five (Edgar Morales, Mark Casse) 3. Valiant (Fernando De La Cruz, Brad Cox) 4. Brazilian Conexao (Yarmarie Correa, Eduardo Caramori) 5. Fulleffort (Vincent Cheminaud, Brad Cox) 6. No Joke Joe (Gabe Saez, Joe Sharp) 7. I Did I Did (Walter Rodriguez, Mike Maker) 8. Jutland (Adam Beschizza, Kelsey Danner) 9. Street Beast (Luan Machado, Ben Colebrook)
About Street Beast
Trained by Ben Colebrook, Street Beast has demonstrated strong performances, including a seven-length victory in the Juvenile Mile at Kentucky Downs. In his most recent outing, he finished fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, trailing the winner by 4¼ lengths. Jockey Luan Machado will ride Street Beast in the Leonatus Stakes, starting from the outside post position.
Race Significance
The Leonatus Stakes serves as a preparatory race for the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial and the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, both part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series. A strong performance in the Leonatus Stakes can provide valuable experience and momentum for horses aiming for the Kentucky Derby.
Additional Entries
Among the notable competitors is Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox, who secured a five-length allowance victory at Keeneland in late October. Another contender is I Did I Did, trained by Mike Maker, who has stakes experience, including a fourth-place finish in the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs.
For more information about the Leonatus Stakes and Turfway Park’s racing schedule, visit the official Turfway Park website.
FAQ
- What is the Leonatus Stakes?
- The Leonatus Stakes is a $125,000 race for three-year-olds, serving as a preparatory event for the Kentucky Derby series. It is scheduled for January 17, 2026, at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky.
- Who is Street Beast?
- Street Beast is a three-year-old colt trained by Ben Colebrook. He won the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile and finished fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. Jockey Luan Machado will ride him in the Leonatus Stakes from the outside post position.
- What is the significance of the Leonatus Stakes?
- The Leonatus Stakes is a preparatory race for the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial and the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, both part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series. A strong performance in this race can provide valuable experience for horses aiming for the Kentucky Derby.
- Who are the other notable entries in the Leonatus Stakes?
- Notable entries include Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox, who won an allowance race at Keeneland, and I Did I Did, trained by Mike Maker, who has stakes experience, including a fourth-place finish in the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Race Name | Leonatus Stakes |
| Distance | 1 mile |
| Purse | $125,000 |
| Scheduled Post Time | 9:25 p.m. Eastern Time on January 17, 2026 |
| Location | Turfway Park, Florence, Kentucky |
| Notable Entries | Fulleffort (trained by Brad Cox), I Did I Did (trained by Mike Maker) |
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