Race 8 at Albuquerque — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Sapello Sonrisa won with Jose Vazquez aboard for trainer Martin Valdez-Cabral. Winning time: 1:11.07. Win payoff: $14.80, place $6.60, show $3.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapello Sonrisa | Jose Vazquez | Martin Valdez-Cabral | $14.80 | $6.60 | $3.40 |
| 2 | Make Up a Story | Alfredo Juarez, Jr. | Todd Fincher | — | $4.00 | $2.80 |
| 3 | Unbridled Beauty | Francisco Amparan | Renee Wilson | — | — | $3.00 |
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