Race 1 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Gallo de Fuego won with Walter Rodriguez aboard for trainer Cameron Milligan. Winning time: 1:36.48. Win payoff: $17.16, place $6.92, show $4.28. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallo de Fuego | Walter Rodriguez | Cameron Milligan | $17.16 | $6.92 | $4.28 |
| 2 | Guardian | Tyler Gaffalione | Eric Foster | — | $7.54 | $4.92 |
| 3 | Stay for the Boom | Luis Saez | Christopher Davis | — | — | $3.84 |
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