Race 9 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Tap Me a Song won with Jaime Torres aboard for trainer Carlos Santamaria. Winning time: 1:09.86. Win payoff: $14.88, place $7.46, show $5.44. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tap Me a Song | Jaime Torres | Carlos Santamaria | $14.88 | $7.46 | $5.44 |
| 2 | Ship Ship Hooray | Victor Carrasco | Sarah Shaffer | — | $14.18 | $8.32 |
| 3 | Jefferson Street | Luis Saez | William Mott | — | — | $4.68 |
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