Race 3 at Fort Erie — Result & Payouts, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Heat Merchant won with Kirk Johnson aboard for trainer Julie Mathes. Winning time: 1:17.44. Win payoff: $3.00, place $2.10, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat Merchant | Kirk Johnson | Julie Mathes | $3.00 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Cooler Man | Brian Cheyne | Roy Agostino | — | $3.40 | $2.30 |
| 3 | Boston Bay | Da-Sean Gaskin | Joseph Humber | — | — | $4.90 |
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