Longines Kentucky Oaks 2026 Result: Always a Runner Wins at Churchill Downs
Always a Runner won the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026, ridden by Jose Ortiz for trainer Chad Brown. The win paid $13.04. Meaning was second and Counting Stars third.
Race 13
Longines Kentucky Oaks G1
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Always a RunnerJose Ortiz · Chad Brown | $13.04 | $7.46 | $5.44 |
| 2nd | 5 | MeaningJuan Hernandez · Michael McCarthy | $7.44 | $5.62 | |
| 3rd | 4 | Counting StarsFrancisco Arrieta · Mark Casse | $5.36 |
Also ran
- Explora
- Prom Queen
- Zany
- Percy's Bar
- Dazzling Dame
- Resist
- Search Party
- Pashmina
- Lovely Grey
- Brooklyn Blonde
Time 1:48.82Fractions :23.08 · :46.85 · 1:10.78 · 1:35.82Scratched Bella Ballerina, Bottle of Rouge, My Miss Mo, Nycon
Exotic payoffs (14)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 9-5 | $2 | $97.58 |
| Trifecta | 9-5-4 | 50¢ | $193.87 |
| Superfecta | 9-5-4-1 | $1 | $1845.74 |
| Daily Double | 3-9 | $2 | $21.03 |
| Pick 3 | 5-3-9 | $3 | $295.68 |
| Pick 4 | 5-5-3/7-9 | $1 | $305.14 |
| Pick 5 | 8-5-5-3/7-9 | $1 | $2351.11 |
| Super High Five | 9-5-4-1-10 | 0¢ | $7493.29 |
| Pick 6 Jackpot | 9-8-5-5-3/7-9 | 0¢ | $4352.86 |
| Head2Head | OPTION 1: 2/5 | 0¢ | $3.74 |
| Future Wager | POOL 1 - 40 | 0¢ | $37.68 |
| Future Wager | POOL 1 EXACTA 40 - 22 | 0¢ | $809.46 |
| Octafecta Jackpot | 9-5-4-1-10-2-ALL-ALL | 0¢ | $14746.21 |
| Odd or Even | ODD | 0¢ | $2.74 |