Race 3 at Thistledown — Result & Payouts, Thursday 8 October 2026
Southern Dawn won with Jason Simpson aboard for trainer James Jackson. Winning time: 1:13.82. Win payoff: $15.00, place $7.20, show $6.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Dawn | Jason Simpson | James Jackson | $15.00 | $7.20 | $6.20 |
| 2 | Snitch | Erik Barbaran | Robert Gorham | — | $5.00 | $3.40 |
| 3 | All Nine Yards | Jose Bracho | Richard Zielinski | — | — | $4.00 |
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