Race 4 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Dai Vernon won with Luis Saez aboard for trainer Carlos David. Winning time: 1:44.23. Win payoff: $9.48, place $4.96, show $3.68. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dai Vernon | Luis Saez | Carlos David | $9.48 | $4.96 | $3.68 |
| 2 | Smoken Boy | Christopher Emigh | Brittany Vanden Berg | — | $10.28 | $3.70 |
| 3 | Bestfriend Rocket | Edgar Morales | Jordan Blair | — | — | $2.44 |
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