Dayton Raceway Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m
SAYINWHATIMTHINKIN (6) ran fifth last start at Hoosier Park over 1609m, beaten 15 metres. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. FLAGMAN (4) made it two wins from his last six appearances a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 2.25 metres over 1609m at Hoosier Park. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of making it consecutive wins. S I P (5) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 9 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. FIRST CLASS RULE (2) must be respected after scoring last start by 0.9 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m.

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m (Fr3) at Scioto Downs (1:53.30) beating Kansas Boy in OPEN II on September 17 at $3.40. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 0.9 m by Jailhouse Pearl (1:53.10) in OPEN II on September 11 at $6.60. Other runners are more appealing.
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 | 6 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $6.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $24.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NW12751L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $18.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.70 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr4) at Scioto Downs (1:53.30) beating Reggianito in NW11501L4 on September 17 at $2. Must be considered in this sort of form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | NW8751L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $48.60 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 77 | OPEN | $39,187.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $55.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | OPEN II | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.80 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 5 m by Sugar Instead (1:54.20) in NW8051L4 on September 11 at $4.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 7 m by Bargain (1:51.40) in NW8001L4 on September 4 at $2.10. Unlikely to make an impression.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NW8051L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | ALDRICH-R3 | $142,653.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $39,187.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | Marvin Luna | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Plano
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr6) at Hoosier Park (1:52.40) beating Finite in OPEN on September 19 at $1.60. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $30,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | ISSAGEDCGT | $27,778.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $19.70 |
| 2/5 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | ISS-4YO&UP | $28,531.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $18.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $11.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 9 m win (Fr1) at Scioto Downs (1:52.40) beating Global Sensation in NW11501L4 on September 11 at $5.20. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Brett Miller | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NW5501L4 | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Revin For Dallars at Hoosier Park over 1609m in a ISSAGEDCGT on September 11 at $8.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 7 m by Legacy Affair (1:52.20) in OPEN on August 28 at $11.50. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | ISSAGEDCGT | $27,778.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW16501L4 | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $34.90 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |