Dayton Raceway Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
DRILL BABY DRILL (1) finished fifth last start over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at Scioto Downs the run prior. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. DON'T CUSS RUSS (5) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished third at Hoosier Park over 1609m. WHO DAT HOTTIE (2) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 9 m by Hagrid (1:52.30) in HGNW2CDCL on September 16 at $3.20. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Scioto Downs (1:54.10) beating Bombay Up in HGNW1CDCL on September 7 at $1.40. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | 346 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | 2YONW10KLT | $6,881.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Detweiler | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 86 | 2YONW10KLT | $6,881.00 | Duquoin State Fair | 1609m | Good | Marcus Detweiler | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | OPNĀ 2YO | $13,219.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Josiah Miller | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $26.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Josiah Miller | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 10 m by Clear Guidance (1:53.20) in HGNW2CDCL on September 10 at $4.10. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at Scioto Downs (1:53.40) beating Rockies Show in HGNW2CDCL on September 3 at $3.90. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $17.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Hagrid (1:52.30) in HGNW2CDCL on September 16 at $53.80. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 23 m by Who Dat Hottie (1:53.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 3 at $65. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $53.80 |
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 23 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $65.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 62.3L | $57.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $12.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $12.40 |
| 6/7 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 85 m by Sunnys In The Sea (1:52.00) in HGNW2PMRLT on September 5 at $152.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 24 m by Kb Wrecking Ball (1:54.00) in NW2PM on April 7 at $14.40. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/09/2026 | 151 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,750.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 84.0L | $152.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,834.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,834.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NW2PM | $21,067.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $70.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,067.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $109.20 |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,067.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $67.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 5 m by Fear No Lou (1:53.20) in HGNW1PM on September 10 at $4.70. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at Hoosier Park (1:53.10) beating Ponda Rocket in HGNW1PM on September 3 at $3.70. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW1 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $59.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr4) at Northfield Park (1:55.30) beating Sea Of Dreams in NW1PMCD on September 9 at $2.70. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 40 m by Matanzas Creek (1:52.00) in HGNW2CDCL on August 27 at $71.50. Facing a more difficult task this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 57 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andre Nared | 1:52.00 | 9 |
| 39.0L | $71.50 |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | 16 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andre Nared | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $34.10 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $14,644.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $41.90 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | NW2PMCD | $14,226.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 33.8L | $91.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,828.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 58.5L | $28.30 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 55 m by Alltherightplaces (1:53.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 10 at $23.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 40 m by Contour (1:50.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 3 at $56.10. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $23.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 41.3L | $56.10 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Luke Hanners | 1:54.30 | 9 |
| 31.5L | $25.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $19.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 21 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Dylan Fagan | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Fagan | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 66.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Alltherightplaces at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW2CDCL on September 10 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Hagrid at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW2CDCL on September 16 at $9.70. Perfectly placed to win.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 70.5L | $37.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $47.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $16.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at Scioto Downs (1:53.30) beating Take Me Home Bb in HGNW1PMRLT on May 7 at $3.50. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,828.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $45.80 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,828.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | BSSĀ 3C | $27,894.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $25.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,828.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,855.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,855.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $47.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |