Dayton Raceway Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
BEST MET YET (7) saluted two runs back then recorded an effortless win last start, scoring by 11 metres over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Primary contender in this comparable race. HARD SEVEN (3) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs. BRIDGEOVERBROADWAY (9) is worth some thought after her last-start fifth when resuming over 1609m at Scioto Downs on September 17. Something for the Multiples: SPIRITUAL FAITH (4)

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Best Met Yet, who he meets again; when 17 metres sixth at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a NW10CDCL race on September 17. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $169.80 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $26.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 49.5L | $55.80 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $96.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,258.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | NW6CDCL | $19,258.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 15 m by Best Met Yet (1:54.00) in NW10CDCL on September 17 at $10.30. Must be respected.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | NW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NW5501L4 | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind Best Met Yet at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a NW10CDCL on September 4 at $14.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Best Met Yet at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a NW10CDCL on September 17 at $7.90. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $81.70 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $16.10 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 12 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.10 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $11.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Johansson | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Registered three wins at her last three starts. Last start won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr7) at Scioto Downs (1:55.30) beating Hey Trixey in NW6CDCL on September 16 at $3.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Worth including.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | NW6CDCL | $18,750.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $18,750.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW4CDCL | $14,583.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $1.60 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW4CDCL | $14,979.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 62.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW4CDCL | $14,979.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Smith | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Smith | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 16 m by Best Met Yet (1:54.00) in NW10CDCL on September 17 at $24.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 11 m by Junior Univerrse (1:56.00) in GLADA on September 10 at $7.20. Likely to find it too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $24.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | GLADA | $12,500.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Christina Grubich | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.20 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $18.80 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $15.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | 18 | CDCLMNW8 | $13,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Dave Palone | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | WO4-9CLCD | $18,868.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $7.30 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 6 m by Sugar Instead (1:54.20) in NW8051L4 on September 11 at $23. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 5 m win (Fr6) at Scioto Downs (1:53.40) beating Scrappys Love in NW3751L4 on September 3 at $2.50. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NW8051L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 122 | NW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $22.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $30,568.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $20.60 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $30,568.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.60 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | NW6PM | $30,568.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/15 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Scioto Downs (1:54.00) beating Hard Seven in NW10CDCL on September 17 at $1.10. Two runs back posted a big 17 m win (Fr9) at Scioto Downs (1:53.40) beating Hard Seven in NW10CDCL on September 4 at $5.20. Capable of adding to the outstanding recent results.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NW6CDCL | $19,258.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NW6CDCL | $19,594.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2026 | 33 | NW4600L4 | $12,192.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Spencer Kahrig | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 19 m by Resolute Bay (1:56.00) in NW6500L4 on September 20 at $59.10. Two runs back won by a 0.6 m (Fr2) at Northfield Park (1:55.30) beating Whip It in NW4PMCD on September 16 at $9.80. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 4 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $59.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $9.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW4PMCD | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 7/9 | 02/09/2026 | 18 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $9.90 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW1501-4 | $9,272.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.78 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $10,699.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.32 |
| 4/4 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 105.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 17 m fifth behind Best Met Yet at Scioto Downs in a NW10CDCL on September 17. Capable of a better showing than the first-up effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 125 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $26.60 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NW16501L4 | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 48.8L | $20.40 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | NW10PMRLT | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NW12501L4 | $35,615.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | NW12501L4 | $37,118.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NW12501L4 | $37,118.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $20.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 5 m by Angel Nation (1:54.10) in NW5501L4 on September 17 at $19.60. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 8 m by Looks Like Moni (1:57.10) in SIG SERIES on August 1 at $3.30. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/09/2026 | 47 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $19.60 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | SIG SERIES | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $21,045.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $15.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NW6500L4 | $18,410.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $20,223.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $13.90 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |