Race 7 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 18 October 2026
Epitaph won with Javier Castellano aboard for trainer Wayne Potts. Winning time: 1:09.49. Win payoff: $28.18, place $9.36, show $5.18. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epitaph | Javier Castellano | Wayne Potts | $28.18 | $9.36 | $5.18 |
| 2 | Red State | Manuel Franco | Brad Cox | — | $3.64 | $3.18 |
| 3 | Seeker's Hope | Flavien Prat | Gustavo Rodriguez | — | — | $3.62 |
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