LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Lea finished clear of a torrid late rush by King David to register his first career stakes victory Saturday night in the ninth running of the Grade 3, $117,100 Commonwealth Turf at Churchill Downs.
With Brian Hernandez Jr. aboard, Lea stalked the early pace in the 1 1/16-mile race, then opened a commanding lead passing the furlong pole before King David came flying. The winning margin was three-quarters of a length, with Lockout another length back in third.