Race 4 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Madonna of Loreto won with Luis Saez aboard for trainer Lacey Gaudet. Winning time: 1:10.45. Win payoff: $8.16, place $4.06, show $3.70. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madonna of Loreto | Luis Saez | Lacey Gaudet | $8.16 | $4.06 | $3.70 |
| 2 | Her Town | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | — | $5.82 | $4.42 |
| 3 | Sina | Junior Inirio | Bentley Combs | — | — | $4.24 |
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