Race 1 at Meadowlands — Result & Payouts, Friday 9 October 2026
Tactfully Wild won with Jose Gomez aboard for trainer Benjamin Perkins, Jr.. Winning time: 1:43.35. Win payoff: $4.80, place $3.60, show $3.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tactfully Wild | Jose Gomez | Benjamin Perkins, Jr. | $4.80 | $3.60 | $3.40 |
| 2 | Awesome Moment | Pedro Cotto, Jr. | Bobbi Hawthorne | — | $9.40 | $2.10 |
| 3 | Soy Dominicano | Angel Morales | Riquelvis Grullon | — | — | $3.40 |
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