Race 1 at Belterra Park — Result & Payouts, Thursday 1 October 2026
Optimal Courage won with Guillermo Rodriguez aboard for trainer Heribert Martinez. Winning time: 1:03.78. Win payoff: $4.00, place $2.20, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimal Courage | Guillermo Rodriguez | Heribert Martinez | $4.00 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Boat Song | Rafael Mojica, Jr. | Kenny Jansen | — | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 3 | I'm Him | Yarmarie Correa | Kevin Fletcher | — | — | $2.20 |
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