Race 2 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Argan won with Tyler Gaffalione aboard for trainer Jose Camejo. Winning time: 1:44.98. Win payoff: $12.68, place $2.96, show $2.32. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argan | Tyler Gaffalione | Jose Camejo | $12.68 | $2.96 | $2.32 |
| 2 | Coquito | Jose Ortiz | Joe Sharp | — | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 3 | Gypsan | Ben Curtis | Aaron Shorter | — | — | $2.28 |
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