Race 8 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Starship Refund won with Jacqueline Davis aboard for trainer Anthony Lucas. Winning time: 1:21.49. Win payoff: $5.80, place $3.20, show $2.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starship Refund | Jacqueline Davis | Anthony Lucas | $5.80 | $3.20 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Up On the Rock | Arnaldo Bocachica | Jeffrey Allen | — | $4.40 | $3.60 |
| 3 | Rio Oso | Edgar Villasmil | Kelly Deiter | — | — | $5.40 |
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