Race 8 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Act of Parliament won with Axel Concepcion aboard for trainer William Walden. Winning time: 1:18.07. Win payoff: $8.68, place $4.70, show $3.98. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Act of Parliament | Axel Concepcion | William Walden | $8.68 | $4.70 | $3.98 |
| 2 | Can't Stop Willis | Keith Asmussen | Steven Asmussen | — | $18.08 | $8.54 |
| 3 | Phantom Slayer | Tyler Gaffalione | Norm Casse | — | — | $5.26 |
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