Race 9 at Santa Anita — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Starfinder won with Joel Rosario aboard for trainer Peter Miller. Winning time: 1:34.79. Win payoff: $41.60, place $15.00, show $10.00. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starfinder | Joel Rosario | Peter Miller | $41.60 | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| 2 | Royal Pearl | Juan Hernandez | Michael McCarthy | — | $5.80 | $4.40 |
| 3 | D'yquem | Tiago Pereira | Michael McCarthy | — | — | $5.20 |
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