Lukas Classic S. at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Saturday 26 September 2026
Dragoon Guard won with Tyler Gaffalione aboard for trainer Brad Cox. Winning time: 1:48.35. Win payoff: $8.94, place $3.48, show $3.04. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragoon Guard | Tyler Gaffalione | Brad Cox | $8.94 | $3.48 | $3.04 |
| 2 | Chunk of Gold | Jaime Torres | Ethan West | — | $3.54 | $2.60 |
| 3 | This Is Uscar | Edgar Morales | Jordan Blair | — | — | $3.76 |
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