Race 8 at Finger Lakes — Result & Payouts, Tuesday 29 September 2026
New Matthew won with Chris Russell aboard for trainer Michael Sabine. Winning time: 1:12.66. Win payoff: $7.42, place $4.50, show $3.30. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Matthew | Chris Russell | Michael Sabine | $7.42 | $4.50 | $3.30 |
| 2 | Hard Performer | Steven Fret | Katlynn Gutterson | — | $10.24 | $6.72 |
| 3 | Plex | Jose Baez | Dana Saul | — | — | $5.16 |
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