Race 1 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Saturday 3 October 2026
Mystik Bayou won with Ricardo Santana, Jr. aboard for trainer Kenneth McPeek. Winning time: 1:42.03. Win payoff: $14.56, place $4.96, show $3.70. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystik Bayou | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Kenneth McPeek | $14.56 | $4.96 | $3.70 |
| 2 | Tap Our Way | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | — | $2.68 | $2.56 |
| 3 | Election Hero | Manuel Franco | Chad Brown | — | — | $5.90 |
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