Race 7 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 9 October 2026
Aruba Ariba won with Xavier Perez aboard for trainer John Robb. Winning time: 1:04.81. Win payoff: $3.80, place $2.80, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aruba Ariba | Xavier Perez | John Robb | $3.80 | $2.80 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Foolish Lover | Tais Lyapustina | Willie Kee | — | $28.60 | $9.60 |
| 3 | Engaged Is Better | Leandro Briceno | John Salzman, Jr. | — | — | $2.40 |
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