Race 2 at Keeneland — Result & Payouts, Friday 9 October 2026
Very Gifted won with Emmanuel Esquivel aboard for trainer Kenneth McPeek. Winning time: 1:31.37. Win payoff: $14.58, place $8.44, show $5.12. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Very Gifted | Emmanuel Esquivel | Kenneth McPeek | $14.58 | $8.44 | $5.12 |
| 2 | Mysterical | Francisco Arrieta | Doug Anderson | — | $21.00 | $12.38 |
| 3 | Chasing Em | Rafael Bejarano | Chris Hartman | — | — | $4.56 |
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