Race 3 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Ritzy Rags won with Rafael Bejarano aboard for trainer Eoin Harty. Winning time: 1:39.82. Win payoff: $3.30, place $2.50, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritzy Rags | Rafael Bejarano | Eoin Harty | $3.30 | $2.50 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Honor and Courage | Adam Beschizza | Thomas Vance | — | $6.58 | $3.44 |
| 3 | Mambo Man | Dylan Machado | Kelly Fernandez | — | — | $3.20 |
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