Race 3 at Evangeline Downs — Result & Payouts, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Ivory Sweetheart won with Federico Vargas aboard for trainer Vann Haywood. Winning time: :15.78. Win payoff: $12.80, place $4.20, show $2.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Sweetheart | Federico Vargas | Vann Haywood | $12.80 | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| 2 | Apollitical Vodka | Bobby Ransom | Trey Ellis | — | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| 3 | Lm Jess a Lady | Randy Edison Jr. | David Bustamante | — | — | $2.40 |
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