Race 4 at Prairie Meadows — Result & Payouts, Saturday 12 September 2026
Lil Kool Lightning won with Cristian Esqueda aboard for trainer Lane Johnston. Winning time: :13.69. Win payoff: $4.40, place $2.80, show $2.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lil Kool Lightning | Cristian Esqueda | Lane Johnston | $4.40 | $2.80 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Arabella Stone | Angel Ramirez | Tyler Stein | — | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| 3 | Whowehavetopayb | Gonzalo Valles Jr. | Jorge Miranda | — | — | $2.60 |
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