Race 8 at Mountaineer Park — Result & Payouts, Monday 14 September 2026
Big Effect won with Jose Leon aboard for trainer Juan Silva. Winning time: :53.13. Win payoff: $2.80, place $2.20, show $2.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Effect | Jose Leon | Juan Silva | $2.80 | $2.20 | $2.20 |
| 2 | Courthouse Cove | Michael Pagan | Juan Silva | — | $2.40 | $2.20 |
| 3 | Vroysky | Luis Negron | Eddie Clouston | — | — | $3.00 |
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