Race 2 at Santa Anita — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Mighty Kai won with Tiago Pereira aboard for trainer Doug O'Neill. Winning time: 1:37.91. Win payoff: $7.80, place $4.20, show $2.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Kai | Tiago Pereira | Doug O'Neill | $7.80 | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| 2 | Joint Venture | Kyle Frey | Steve Sherman | — | $3.40 | $2.80 |
| 3 | Majestic Palisades | Armando Aguilar | Paul Aguirre | — | — | $3.00 |
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