Keertana S. 2026 Result: Ayra Stark (ARG) Wins at Churchill Downs
Ayra Stark (ARG) won the Keertana S. at Churchill Downs on May 23, 2026, ridden by Jose Ortiz for trainer Horacio De Paz. The win paid $4.24. Venencia (FR) was second and Way to Be Marie third.
Race 9
Keertana S. Listed
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ayra Stark (ARG)Jose Ortiz · Horacio De Paz | $4.24 | $2.98 | $2.42 |
| 2nd | 8 | Venencia (FR)Vincent Cheminaud · Saffie Joseph Jr. | $10.24 | $5.04 | |
| 3rd | 5 | Way to Be MarieLuis Saez · Eddie Kenneally | $2.84 |
Also ran
- Golden Sunshine
- Virgin Colada
- Awesomesauce
- Queens Command (IRE)
Time 2:27.89Fractions :24.79 · :49.94 · 1:15.04 · 1:40.50 · 2:04.55Scratched Sultana
Exotic payoffs (8)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 3-8 | $2 | $45.92 |
| Trifecta | 3-8-5 | 50¢ | $47.15 |
| Superfecta | 3-8-5-4 | 10¢ | $14.98 |
| Daily Double | 6-3 | $2 | $9.90 |
| Pick 3 | 3-6-3 | $1 | $49.30 |
| Pick 5 | 1-3-3-6-1/3 | 50¢ | $1240.94 |
| Super High Five | 3-8-5-4-6 | 0¢ | $688.53 |
| Odd or Even | ODD | 0¢ | $2.64 |