Race 2 at Thistledown — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Vespera won with Luis Rivera aboard for trainer Jeffrey Radosevich. Winning time: 1:39.42. Win payoff: $9.00, place $3.60, show $3.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vespera | Luis Rivera | Jeffrey Radosevich | $9.00 | $3.60 | $3.40 |
| 2 | Lionistic | Jose Bracho | Jeffrey Radosevich | — | $6.00 | $4.40 |
| 3 | Unchained Spirit | Jason Simpson | Ricardo Bailey | — | — | $4.60 |
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