Dayton Raceway Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
SEA SIDE GEM (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 23 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of playing a significant role. FORGED BY FIRE (2) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 9 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. SECTIONLINE JR (7) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Hoosier Park over 1609m. TALL DARK SHADOW (4) broke through last time out over 1609m at Northfield Park. Must be included with the confidence up.

Driver: Jack Franklin
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 60 m by Stormy Waters (1:54.30) in HGNW1CDCL on August 18 at $79.90. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 45 m by Firingfromthegate (1:55.10) in HGNW1CDCL on August 4 at $64.20. Not a genuine type, looks tested.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Franklin | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 60.0L | $79.90 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 44.3L | $64.20 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Sam Widger | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $22.10 |
| 8/9 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Franklin | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 120.0L | $64.30 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Franklin | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $97.70 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 37 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Franklin | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $20.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/15 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 9 m by Bombay Up (1:54.20) in HGNW1CDCL on September 15 at $4.50. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 15 m by Drill Baby Drill (1:54.10) in HGNW1CDCL on September 7 at $3.80. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 22 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 46 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Baird | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $26.90 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PMRLT | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $50.90 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PMRLT | $16,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $47.20 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Baird | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 103.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 23 m by Alltherightplaces (1:53.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 10 at $60.40. Before that, 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 55 m by Contour (1:50.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 3 at $86.60. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $60.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $86.60 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 60.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 155 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $35.90 |
| 9/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/02/2026 | 127 | NW1PM | $18,258.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 63.8L | $20.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a neck (Sr1) at Northfield Park (1:57.00) beating Crush It in 10000CLNW1 on September 16 at $8.40. Must be respected in this sort of form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.80 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.30 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Wyatt Farmer | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $8.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 22 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 9 | CHGNW2PM | $27,576.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 64.5L | $86.49 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Hawk
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Bombay Up (1:54.20) in HGNW1CDCL on September 15 at $19.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 55 m by Hope N Splash (1:53.00) in HGNW1CDCL on July 7 at $64.30. Capable of a lot more second-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 70 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $19.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 45 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 57.0L | $64.30 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 42.0L | $35.60 |
| 9/9 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | HGNW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 70.5L | $54.60 |
| 10/10 | 06/05/2026 | 213 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $65.10 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | Koltin Noble | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | OHFS 2C | $12,636.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:56.30 | 9 |
| 90.0L | $88.60 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs well beaten by Firingfromthegate (1:55.10) in HGNW1CDCL on August 4 at $21.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 9 m by Dean's List (1:53.20) in HGNW1CDCL on July 7 at $24.80. Might find this too tough.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 90.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $24.80 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | BCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $63.90 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 64.5L | $24.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | BCS 3C | $20,921.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ranger Steck | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Fear No Lou at Hoosier Park over 1609m in a HGNW1PM on September 10 at $66.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Flaming Ace at Hoosier Park over 1609m in a NW1 10CLM on September 15 at $3.50. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | NW1 10CLM | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $66.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 58 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $49.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $25.30 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | BCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $213.90 |
| 6/10 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $18.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Nisonger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 45 m by Rockies Show (1:53.10) in HGNW1CDCL on June 30 at $32.30. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | - | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 45.8L | $32.30 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 93L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 45 m by Bombay Up (1:54.20) in HGNW1CDCL on September 15 at $88.90. At his previous start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 65 m by Stormy Waters (1:54.30) in HGNW1CDCL on August 18 at $26. Solid top-three contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $88.90 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $19.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 9 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $40.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | SABCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $35.30 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | BCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $12.10 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 71.25L | $0.00 |