Race 2 at Meadowlands — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Big Lous Messenger won with Reylu Gutierrez aboard for trainer Michael Stidham. Winning time: 1:46.53. Win payoff: $4.40, place $3.00, show $2.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Lous Messenger | Reylu Gutierrez | Michael Stidham | $4.40 | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| 2 | Power and Glory | Jose Gomez | Glenn Thompson | — | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| 3 | Point to That Star | Pedro Cotto, Jr. | Jose Delgado | — | — | $2.80 |
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