Race 8 at Lone Star Park — Result & Payouts, Saturday 3 October 2026
Fdd Melania won with Gilberto Linares aboard for trainer John Stinebaugh. Winning time: :20.07. Win payoff: $19.20, place $9.00, show $4.00. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fdd Melania | Gilberto Linares | John Stinebaugh | $19.20 | $9.00 | $4.00 |
| 2 | Adieu | Angel Fierro | Alfred Aparicio | — | $28.00 | $8.60 |
| 3 | Cowgirl Eats Fire | Eugenio Navarrete, Jr. | S. Wood | — | — | $2.20 |
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