Race 2 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 4 October 2026
Vekomancer won with Manuel Franco aboard for trainer Brad Cox. Winning time: 1:17.45. Win payoff: $3.62, place $2.82, show $2.34. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vekomancer | Manuel Franco | Brad Cox | $3.62 | $2.82 | $2.34 |
| 2 | Thirteen Red Flags | Antonio Fresu | Amira Chichakly | — | $10.32 | $6.36 |
| 3 | Vino Frizzante | Rajiv Maragh | James Ferraro | — | — | $3.94 |
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