West Virginia Derby 2026 Result: Zihnal Wins at Mountaineer
Zihnal won the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer on August 9, 2026, ridden by John Velazquez for trainer Jonathan Thomas. The win paid $8.20. Trendsetter was second and Bull by the Horns third.
Race 8
West Virginia Derby G3
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | ZihnalJohn Velazquez · Jonathan Thomas | $8.20 | $5.00 | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | TrendsetterKazushi Kimura · Ben Colebrook | $5.20 | $3.60 | |
| 3rd | 8 | Bull by the HornsMicah Husbands · Saffie Joseph Jr. | $8.20 |
Also ran
- Maximum Effort
- Baytown Dreamer
- J J Grey
- Wayne's Law
- Nehalem
Time 1:52.47Fractions :23.97 · :48.24 · 1:12.96 · 1:39.20
Exotic payoffs (4)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfecta | 5-3 | $2 | $37.40 |
| Trifecta | 5-3-8 | 50¢ | $112.00 |
| Superfecta | 5-3-8-6 | 20¢ | $355.20 |
| Super High Five | 5-3-8-6-2 | $1 | $1992.90 |