Race 3 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Loaded for Bear won with Edgar Morales aboard for trainer Thomas Drury, Jr.. Winning time: 1:11.17. Win payoff: $9.78, place $5.34, show $4.72. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loaded for Bear | Edgar Morales | Thomas Drury, Jr. | $9.78 | $5.34 | $4.72 |
| 2 | La Noche Negra | Luis Fuenmayor | Carlos Munoz | — | $11.20 | $6.38 |
| 3 | Sing the Blues | Dylan Machado | William Cowans | — | — | $5.82 |
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