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Horse named after Leonard Fournette will debut Friday at Belmont
By Jason Hall
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Leonard Founrette’s legend continues to grow and now its past the game of football. A race horse named “Fournette” after LSU’s star running back will debut this Friday at Belmont Park.
Fournette, named for LSU's #LeonardFournette, scheduled to debut Fri. at Belmont for Staton Flurry of Hot Springs. pic.twitter.com/3xlG44wRTF
— Robert Yates (@RobertYates1982) July 11, 2016
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Fournette’s race is scheduled for 4:09 p.m. with a purse of $75,000. Leonard Fournette will appear with LSU teammates Ethan Ocic and Tre’Davious White, as well as head coach Les Miles at SEC Media Days on Thursday.
Fournette rushed for 1,953 yards — second among SEC backs — and 28 touchdowns in 2015. The Fournette horse’s owners are hoping to see similar success on the race track this weekend.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
