Race 2 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Miss Drama won with Maximo Chilo aboard for trainer Michael Jones, Jr.. Winning time: :53.30. Win payoff: $42.00, place $16.60, show $5.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Drama | Maximo Chilo | Michael Jones, Jr. | $42.00 | $16.60 | $5.20 |
| 2 | Hijinxnoel | Denis Araujo | Christopher Keller | — | $6.60 | $3.20 |
| 3 | Doubles Alley | Arnaldo Bocachica | Jeff Runco | — | — | $2.20 |
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