Race 5 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Sunday 27 September 2026
White Whale won with Brian Hernandez, Jr. aboard for trainer W. Calhoun. Winning time: 1:23.16. Win payoff: $11.12, place $5.80, show $3.04. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Whale | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | W. Calhoun | $11.12 | $5.80 | $3.04 |
| 2 | Valiant Humor | Axel Concepcion | Shelly Radosevich | — | $5.74 | $3.30 |
| 3 | Kid Twist | Jose Ortiz | Carlos David | — | — | $2.40 |
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