Race 8 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Authentic Appeal won with J. Acosta aboard for trainer Jaime Cruz. Winning time: 1:27.21. Win payoff: $5.00, place $3.20, show $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authentic Appeal | J. Acosta | Jaime Cruz | $5.00 | $3.20 | $2.40 |
| 2 | Smoked Peach | Sunday Diaz, Jr. | Carlos Montilla | — | $3.60 | $2.40 |
| 3 | Sassy Maxine | Jahnxander Raspaldo | Timothy Shanley | — | — | $2.60 |
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