Race 5 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Sunday 4 October 2026
Pentathlon won with Paco Lopez aboard for trainer Claude McGaughey III. Winning time: 1:40.75. Win payoff: $15.88, place $7.00, show $4.38. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentathlon | Paco Lopez | Claude McGaughey III | $15.88 | $7.00 | $4.38 |
| 2 | Tip Top Thomas | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Todd Pletcher | — | $5.18 | $3.70 |
| 3 | Georgia Magic | Manuel Franco | Steven Schauer | — | — | $3.10 |
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