Race 8 at Lone Star Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Royalist won with Luis Vivanco aboard for trainer Ben Olaveson. Winning time: :21.80. Win payoff: $2.40, place $2.10, show $2.10. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royalist | Luis Vivanco | Ben Olaveson | $2.40 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | Brother Gaga | Noe Villatoro | Jose Sanchez III | — | $6.60 | $3.80 |
| 3 | Prize Time Lelo | Gilberto Linares | Juan Cantu | — | — | $2.20 |
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