Casino at the Downs Thoroughbred Derby at Albuquerque — Result & Payouts, Sunday 4 October 2026
Unwound won with Luis Fuentes aboard for trainer Simon Buechler. Winning time: 1:37.54. Win payoff: $16.40, place $7.40, show $3.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unwound | Luis Fuentes | Simon Buechler | $16.40 | $7.40 | $3.20 |
| 2 | American Secrets | Gabriel Medrano | Martin Valdez-Cabral | — | $19.60 | $7.60 |
| 3 | Driving Money | Luis Valenzuela | Dick Cappellucci | — | — | $2.80 |
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