Race 3 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Tax and Tags won with Leandro Briceno aboard for trainer John Salzman, Jr.. Winning time: 1:05.15. Win payoff: $39.00, place $10.00, show $8.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax and Tags | Leandro Briceno | John Salzman, Jr. | $39.00 | $10.00 | $8.80 |
| 2 | Danner | Forest Boyce | W. Bailes | — | $2.10 | $2.60 |
| 3 | Fortune Hill | Jose Vargas | Irvin Flores | — | $2.40 | $3.20 |
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