Race 1 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Punxsutawney Phil won with Vincent Cheminaud aboard for trainer Horacio De Paz. Winning time: 1:44.51. Win payoff: $4.20, place $2.60, show $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punxsutawney Phil | Vincent Cheminaud | Horacio De Paz | $4.20 | $2.60 | $2.40 |
| 2 | Zevon | Horacio Karamanos | Danielle Hodsdon | — | $5.20 | $3.40 |
| 3 | King Covee | Angel Cruz | Phil Schoenthal | — | — | $3.80 |
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