Race 2 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Galatina won with James Graham aboard for trainer James Baker. Winning time: 1:34.34. Win payoff: $8.24, place $4.04, show $3.00. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatina | James Graham | James Baker | $8.24 | $4.04 | $3.00 |
| 2 | Heart Spin | Walter Rodriguez | Anna Navarrete | — | $3.62 | $2.34 |
| 3 | Sussudio | Jaime Torres | Jeff Hiles | — | — | $3.82 |
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