Race 3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis — Result & Payouts, Thursday 1 October 2026
Expect the Best won with Rafael Bejarano aboard for trainer Ron Moquett. Winning time: 1:43.35. Win payoff: $3.40, place $2.20, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expect the Best | Rafael Bejarano | Ron Moquett | $3.40 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Palm Tree | Rodney Prescott | Cipriano Contreras | — | $5.60 | $3.60 |
| 3 | Spirit of Royal | Adam Beschizza | S. Cunningham | — | — | $8.20 |
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