Race 5 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Friday 16 October 2026
Rock of Ages won with Carlos Lopez aboard for trainer Stephen Murdock. Winning time: 1:26.92. Win payoff: $4.80, place $4.20, show $2.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock of Ages | Carlos Lopez | Stephen Murdock | $4.80 | $4.20 | $2.20 |
| 2 | Espresso | Victor Rodriguez | Keith Brown | — | $6.20 | $3.20 |
| 3 | Just a Wizard | Moises Santaella | Ronney Brown | — | — | $2.20 |
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