Race 8 at Fairmount Park — Result & Payouts, Saturday 12 September 2026
Excellent Empire won with Brody Martinez aboard for trainer Ralph Martinez. Winning time: 1:11.15. Win payoff: $22.00, place $7.80, show $4.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellent Empire | Brody Martinez | Ralph Martinez | $22.00 | $7.80 | $4.60 |
| 2 | Jimmies Big Day | E. Baird | Steve Manley | — | $11.00 | $8.20 |
| 3 | Volodymyr Z | Reynier Arrieta | Scott Becker | — | — | $5.80 |
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