Race 4 at Lone Star Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 23 October 2026
Political Monkey won with J.R. Ramirez, Jr. aboard for trainer Shae Cox. Winning time: :13.47. Win payoff: $5.20, place $3.00, show $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Monkey | J.R. Ramirez, Jr. | Shae Cox | $5.20 | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| 2 | Scuba | Noe Villatoro | Francisco Perez, Jr. | — | $3.80 | $2.60 |
| 3 | Haydens Sonic Cartel | Raul Ramirez, Jr. | Marc Jungers | — | — | $3.40 |
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