Race 2 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 18 October 2026
Shadow Dragon won with Kendrick Carmouche aboard for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez. Winning time: 1:34.85. Win payoff: $26.02, place $8.72, show $4.76. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Dragon | Kendrick Carmouche | Gustavo Rodriguez | $26.02 | $8.72 | $4.76 |
| 2 | Sunday Boy | Christopher Elliott | James Ryerson | — | $5.00 | $2.96 |
| 3 | Caddiemaster | Manuel Franco | Linda Rice | — | — | $2.78 |
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