Race 2 at Mountaineer Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 4 October 2026
Eldest Son won with Brandon Tapara aboard for trainer Michael Simone. Winning time: 1:41.79. Win payoff: $8.20, place $4.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldest Son | Brandon Tapara | Michael Simone | $8.20 | $4.40 | — |
| 2 | Carnival Rock | Fernando Salazar Becerra | Ivan Calderon | — | $2.60 | — |
| 3 | Gone Boy | Luis Negron | Juan Vazquez | — | — | — |
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