Race 2 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Saturday 26 September 2026
Defending Albert won with Francisco Arrieta aboard for trainer James Watkins. Winning time: 1:09.90. Win payoff: $8.94, place $5.08, show $5.64. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defending Albert | Francisco Arrieta | James Watkins | $8.94 | $5.08 | $5.64 |
| 2 | Margin of Air | Jose Ortiz | David Jacobson | — | $5.98 | $5.00 |
| 3 | Cool Cowboy | Luis Saez | Mark Simms, Jr. | — | — | $6.28 |
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