Race 9 at Parx Racing — Result & Payouts, Friday 18 September 2026
Mezcalifornia won with Melvis Gonzalez aboard for trainer Juan Guerrero. Winning time: 1:12.28. Win payoff: $7.80, place $4.20, show $3.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mezcalifornia | Melvis Gonzalez | Juan Guerrero | $7.80 | $4.20 | $3.40 |
| 2 | Mila Rose | Andy Hernandez | Gustavo Chacon | — | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 3 | Lost Love | Abner Adorno | Timothy Shaw | — | — | $6.00 |
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