Race 7 at Parx Racing — Result & Payouts, Monday 19 October 2026
Wicked Melody won with Jorge Vargas, Jr. aboard for trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado. Winning time: 1:42.94. Win payoff: $12.20, place $5.00, show $2.20. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked Melody | Jorge Vargas, Jr. | Ernesto Padilla-Preciado | $12.20 | $5.00 | $2.20 |
| 2 | Smooth Transition | Abner Adorno | John Servis | — | $8.20 | $3.00 |
| 3 | Ponder and Dream | Mychel Sanchez | Robert Reid, Jr. | — | — | $2.10 |
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