Race 2 at Meadowlands — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Better Every Day won with Ruben Silvera aboard for trainer Phil Schoenthal. Winning time: :58.40. Win payoff: $19.80, place $4.40, show $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Every Day | Ruben Silvera | Phil Schoenthal | $19.80 | $4.40 | $2.40 |
| 2 | Creative Thinker | Charlie Marquez | Chelsea Rabadan | — | $6.80 | $2.60 |
| 3 | Bar Room Queen | Luis Rivera, Jr. | Jose Sanchez | — | — | $2.20 |
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