Race 5 at Charles Town — Result & Payouts, Saturday 24 October 2026
Clowning Around won with J. Acosta aboard for trainer Charles Frock. Winning time: :52.90. Win payoff: $20.80, place $11.20, show $6.00. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clowning Around | J. Acosta | Charles Frock | $20.80 | $11.20 | $6.00 |
| 2 | Miss Mo Town | Wesley Ho | Alejandro Mendieta | — | $5.20 | $3.40 |
| 3 | Dixie Yodeler | Carlos Lopez | Russell Davis III | — | — | $2.40 |
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