Race 1 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Saturday 26 September 2026
Meadowlark Drive won with Jorge Ruiz aboard for trainer Kathleen Demasi. Winning time: 1:04.67. Win payoff: $9.20, place $4.80, show $3.00. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowlark Drive | Jorge Ruiz | Kathleen Demasi | $9.20 | $4.80 | $3.00 |
| 2 | Divine Mousse | Kevin Gomez | Madison Meyers | — | $13.60 | $6.00 |
| 3 | Penelope's Gift | Taylor Kingsley | Timothy Keefe | — | — | $2.40 |
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