Race 8 at Belmont Park — Result & Payouts, Thursday 22 October 2026
Exonerate won with Manuel Franco aboard for trainer Brad Cox. Winning time: 1:47.91. Win payoff: $3.40, place $2.76, show $2.32. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exonerate | Manuel Franco | Brad Cox | $3.40 | $2.76 | $2.32 |
| 2 | City Nights | Rajiv Maragh | Anthony Margotta, Jr. | — | $13.34 | $7.30 |
| 3 | Light Cav | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Michael Maker | — | — | $4.60 |
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