Race 1 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Rising Creek won with Walter Rodriguez aboard for trainer Larry Rivelli. Winning time: 1:11.46. Win payoff: $10.02, place $4.66, show $3.84. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rising Creek | Walter Rodriguez | Larry Rivelli | $10.02 | $4.66 | $3.84 |
| 2 | Beauxbatons | Edgar Morales | Genaro Garcia | — | $8.40 | $6.86 |
| 3 | Vinno Ronnie | Francisco Arrieta | Thomas Vance | — | — | $5.08 |
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