Race 8 at Thistledown — Result & Payouts, Friday 2 October 2026
Florida Gal won with Victor Fernandez aboard for trainer Rey Juarez-Mendoza. Winning time: 1:13.26. Win payoff: $4.00, place $2.80, show $2.60. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Gal | Victor Fernandez | Rey Juarez-Mendoza | $4.00 | $2.80 | $2.60 |
| 2 | Lady Sweet | Chelsey Keiser | Ivan Vazquez | — | $4.80 | $2.80 |
| 3 | Gamay | Angel Diaz | Johanna Urieta | — | — | $2.40 |
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