Opening Verse S. 2026 Result: Lagynos Wins at Churchill Downs
Lagynos won the Opening Verse S. at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2026, ridden by Jose Ortiz for trainer Steven Asmussen. The win paid $4.54. Chasing the Crown was second and Quatrocento third.
Race 9
Opening Verse S. Listed
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | LagynosJose Ortiz · Steven Asmussen | $4.54 | $2.84 | $2.26 |
| 2nd | 5 | Chasing the CrownJuan Hernandez · Michael Maker | $4.46 | $3.28 | |
| 3rd | 4 | QuatrocentoJulien Leparoux · Fausto Gutierrez | $2.72 |
Also ran
- Minaret Station
- West Hollywood
- Balnikhov (IRE)
- Giocoso
- Mi Bago
Time 1:34.12Fractions :24.13 · :47.12 · 1:10.65 · 1:22.24Scratched Layabout
Exotic payoffs (12)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 8-5 | $2 | $25.12 |
| Trifecta | 8-5-4 | 50¢ | $16.71 |
| Superfecta | 8-5-4-2 | 10¢ | $25.82 |
| Daily Double | 6-8 | $2 | $4.48 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-8 | $1 | $5.71 |
| Pick 4 | 4-1/13/14/15-3/4/6/7-1/8 | $1 | $15.91 |
| Pick 5 | 3-4-1/13/14/15-3/4/6/7-1/8 | $1 | $110.46 |
| Head2Head | OPTION 1: 2/3 | 0¢ | $3.88 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 1-3-8 | 0¢ | $2.31 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 1-7-8 | 0¢ | $2.31 |
| Super High Five | 8-5-4-2-9 | 0¢ | $367.69 |
| Odd or Even | EVEN | 0¢ | $2.88 |