Race 8 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Friday 16 October 2026
Shessweetlikecandy won with Wesley Ho aboard for trainer Anthony Farrior. Winning time: :53.63. Win payoff: $8.20, place $3.40, show $2.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shessweetlikecandy | Wesley Ho | Anthony Farrior | $8.20 | $3.40 | $2.80 |
| 2 | Saucy Boss | Alexis Rios-Conde, Jr. | Timothy Shanley | — | $6.00 | $3.40 |
| 3 | Runaway Gold | Sunday Diaz, Jr. | Joseph Stehr | — | — | $5.40 |
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