Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic S. 2026 Result: Rhetorical Wins at Churchill Downs
Rhetorical won the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic S. at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. for trainer William Walden. The win paid $5.92. Make Me King (FR) was second and Corruption third.
Race 11
Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic S. G1
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | RhetoricalIrad Ortiz Jr. · William Walden | $5.92 | $3.76 | $3.04 |
| 2nd | 10 | Make Me King (FR)Jose Ortiz · H.A. Al Jehani | $7.18 | $4.72 | |
| 3rd | 1 | CorruptionJohn Velazquez · Mark Casse | $5.42 |
Also ran
- Program Trading (GB)
- Mercante
- Dashman
- Gold Phoenix (IRE)
- Test Score
- Asbury Park (GB)
Time 1:45.96Fractions :23.51 · :47.40 · 1:10.70 · 1:34.29Scratched Astronomer
Exotic payoffs (8)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 4-8-6 | $1 | $30.41 |
| Pick 4 | TURF P4 7-5-4/5-6/8 | 0¢ | $189.92 |
| Daily Double | 8-6 | $2 | $26.08 |
| Exacta | 6-10 | $2 | $55.80 |
| Superfecta | 6-10-1-4 | $1 | $1255.96 |
| Super High Five | 6-10-1-4-5 | 0¢ | $9295.17 |
| Trifecta | 6-10-1 | 50¢ | $131.56 |
| Odd or Even | EVEN | 0¢ | $3.32 |