Race 8 at Churchill Downs — Result & Payouts, Sunday 27 September 2026
Beach Heist won with Axel Concepcion aboard for trainer William Walden. Winning time: 1:02.11. Win payoff: $8.64, place $4.86, show $3.62. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach Heist | Axel Concepcion | William Walden | $8.64 | $4.86 | $3.62 |
| 2 | Shirley Ann | Joseph Bealmear | Clarke Vesty | — | $5.28 | $4.84 |
| 3 | Mechaya | Francisco Arrieta | James DiVito | — | — | $3.38 |
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