Race 8 at Keeneland — Result & Payouts, Thursday 8 October 2026
Hot Fries won with Luis Saez aboard for trainer Steven Asmussen. Winning time: 1:12.69. Win payoff: $23.52, place $16.50, show $8.14. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Fries | Luis Saez | Steven Asmussen | $23.52 | $16.50 | $8.14 |
| 2 | Won'tcatchmecryan | Jaime Torres | Carlos David | — | $26.36 | $15.20 |
| 3 | Candy Illusion | Umberto Rispoli | Doug O'Neill | — | — | $3.70 |
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