Race 1 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Speech and Drama won with Luis Saez aboard for trainer Steven Asmussen. Winning time: 1:05.96. Win payoff: $10.40, place $5.72, show $3.96. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speech and Drama | Luis Saez | Steven Asmussen | $10.40 | $5.72 | $3.96 |
| 2 | Oro Estrella | Luke Hoskins | W. Calhoun | — | $8.40 | $5.86 |
| 3 | Capodost | Tyler Gaffalione | Brad Cox | — | — | $3.80 |
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