Race 3 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Lexico won with Rafael Bejarano aboard for trainer Donald Habeeb. Winning time: 1:48.16. Win payoff: $4.06, place $2.52, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexico | Rafael Bejarano | Donald Habeeb | $4.06 | $2.52 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Main Mischief | Yedsit Hazlewood | Michael McCarthy | — | $4.82 | $2.60 |
| 3 | Twisted Viper | Tyler Gaffalione | Joe Sharp | — | — | $2.30 |
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