Race 8 at Thistledown — Result & Payouts, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Teaching Moment won with Chelsey Keiser aboard for trainer David Wolochuk. Winning time: 1:12.22. Win payoff: $17.00, place $5.00, show $2.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Moment | Chelsey Keiser | David Wolochuk | $17.00 | $5.00 | $2.80 |
| 2 | Onirico | Jose Bracho | Richard Estvanko | — | $3.00 | $2.60 |
| 3 | Mor Stormy | Fernando Salazar Becerra | Robert Cline | — | — | $3.80 |
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