Race 4 at Horseshoe Indianapolis — Result & Payouts, Saturday 3 October 2026
Hammer Down Cartel won with Francisco Quintero aboard for trainer Ezequiel Rodriguez. Winning time: :20.40. Win payoff: $42.60, place $12.20, show $7.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer Down Cartel | Francisco Quintero | Ezequiel Rodriguez | $42.60 | $12.20 | $7.60 |
| 2 | Texas Swagger 123 | Martin Munoz | Ricardo Martinez | — | $3.00 | $3.20 |
| 3 | The Heart Wont Lie | Fernando Morin | J. Arevalo | — | — | $5.80 |
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