Race 3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis — Result & Payouts, Thursday 17 September 2026
Magical Wish won with Evin Roman aboard for trainer Cipriano Contreras. Winning time: 1:41.60. Win payoff: $6.80, place $4.00, show $3.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magical Wish | Evin Roman | Cipriano Contreras | $6.80 | $4.00 | $3.40 |
| 2 | Pool Guy | Irving Moncada | Tommy Humphries | — | $5.40 | $3.80 |
| 3 | Veneno Futuro | Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. | Jamie Grubbs | — | — | $4.40 |
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