Race 5 at Parx Racing — Result & Payouts, Tuesday 20 October 2026
Literary won with Paco Lopez aboard for trainer Wayne Potts. Winning time: 1:41.85. Win payoff: $6.40, place $4.00, show $2.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literary | Paco Lopez | Wayne Potts | $6.40 | $4.00 | $2.60 |
| 2 | True Phenomenon | Mychel Sanchez | Jamie Ness | — | $7.40 | $4.40 |
| 3 | Wow Lucky | Francisco Martinez | Howard Brown, Jr. | — | — | $2.60 |
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