Race 1 at Thistledown — Result & Payouts, Thursday 8 October 2026
Golden Haul won with Rocco Bowen aboard for trainer Nestor Rivera. Winning time: 1:12.70. Win payoff: $5.80, place $3.20, show $3.80. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Haul | Rocco Bowen | Nestor Rivera | $5.80 | $3.20 | $3.80 |
| 2 | Vesper Martini | Mauro Cedillo | Megan Fadlovich | — | $4.00 | $4.20 |
| 3 | Dollar Dance | Jefferson Skerrett | Saul Morales | — | — | $7.20 |
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