Race 5 at Lone Star Park — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
El Secreto Unica won with Claudio Aguilar aboard for trainer Victor Fierro. Winning time: :12.03. Win payoff: $20.40, place $8.60, show $4.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Secreto Unica | Claudio Aguilar | Victor Fierro | $20.40 | $8.60 | $4.40 |
| 2 | Estrella Hechicera | Gilberto Linares | Rodolfo Sanchez | — | $3.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 | A Sun of Thunder | Noe Villatoro | Aracely Mejia | — | — | $2.80 |
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