Race 7 at Los Alamitos — Result & Payouts, Sunday 18 October 2026
Political Twist won with Luis Martinez aboard for trainer Manuel Rodriguez. Winning time: :19.57. Win payoff: $3.00, place $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Twist | Luis Martinez | Manuel Rodriguez | $3.00 | $2.40 | — |
| 2 | Enforce | Jesus Ayala | Christopher O'Dell | — | $4.00 | — |
| 3 | Beuteeful | Rodrigo Vallejo | Kristen Watanabe | — | — | — |
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