Race 7 at Delta Downs — Result & Payouts, Saturday 17 October 2026
Highland Creek won with Jansen Melancon aboard for trainer Allen Landry. Winning time: 1:26.06. Win payoff: $5.00, place $3.20, show $2.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Creek | Jansen Melancon | Allen Landry | $5.00 | $3.20 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Thunderhawk | Carlos Perez | Juan Cano | — | $5.20 | $3.40 |
| 3 | Final Half | Alexander Castillo | Richard Mocklin, Jr. | — | — | $8.80 |
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