Race 1 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 16 October 2026
Rhythm Riot won with Ricardo Santana, Jr. aboard for trainer Jorge Delgado. Winning time: 1:38.23. Win payoff: $6.40, place $4.42, show $3.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhythm Riot | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Jorge Delgado | $6.40 | $4.42 | $3.80 |
| 2 | The Gabe Digger | Frankie Pennington | John Kirby | — | $10.50 | $5.82 |
| 3 | Diamond Juan | Pedro Pena | Jose Jimenez | — | — | $14.60 |
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