Race 8 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 9 October 2026
I'm a Sure Thing won with Angel Cruz aboard for trainer Horacio De Paz. Winning time: 1:44.73. Win payoff: $12.40, place $6.80, show $3.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm a Sure Thing | Angel Cruz | Horacio De Paz | $12.40 | $6.80 | $3.80 |
| 2 | Maximo Madness | Forest Boyce | Brandon Kulp | — | $7.20 | $4.00 |
| 3 | Americandreammaker | Taylor Kingsley | Barry Foley | — | — | $2.80 |
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