Race 3 at Mountaineer Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 4 October 2026
Hot Cocoa won with Deshawn Parker aboard for trainer Jay Bernardini. Winning time: 1:13.37. Win payoff: $4.00, place $2.80, show $2.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Cocoa | Deshawn Parker | Jay Bernardini | $4.00 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| 2 | Red Royalty | Alexander Chavez | Shane Meyers | — | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| 3 | Something Sweet | Kevin Gonzalez | Jennifer Johnson | — | — | $3.20 |
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