Dayton Raceway Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
GRAND REVIVAL (1) finished third at Hoosier Park two runs ago before finishing fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 13 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a far better performance. ANDOVERTHEWINNINGS (8) is in good form at present. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 6 metres. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field and he can take this out. FREDDIMO (3) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Can make amends. SMART SCHOONER (6) last appeared when he won by 1.5 metres over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway eight months ago. Should be thereabouts.

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 13 m by Famous Father (1:53.20) in NW5000L4 on September 19 at $5.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 12 m by Dans Credit (1:52.30) in NW5000L4 on September 5 at $12.70. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $12.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $45.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | NW3000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $34.30 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 4 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 7 m by Team Bravo (1:55.30) in NW2001L4 on September 16 at $5.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $13.40 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Trevor Smith | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 47.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $53.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cody Greeno | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 63.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 23 m by Angel Nation (1:54.10) in NW5501L4 on September 17 at $85.50. The run previous 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 19 m by Volstarita (1:53.40) in NW3751L4 on September 3 at $29.60. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $85.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $29.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Luke Hanners | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $51.70 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 43 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $16.60 |
| 7/10 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | NW3781L4 | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $53.60 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Ryan Melsheimer | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 22 m by Commander Frank (1:55.00) in NW2001L4 on September 10 at $4.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 25 m by Elisdreamgirl (1:54.40) in NW2001L4 on September 3 at $4. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 133 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | NW4501L4 | $22,562.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NW10PM-CL | $32,023.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $40.40 |
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NW10PM-CL | $32,023.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $33.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW10PM-CL | $32,023.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 60.8L | $25.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at The Red Mile (1:55.10) beating Termite in NW1500L4 on August 19 at $2.97. In the mix to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | NW1500L4 | $7,418.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.97 |
| 7/7 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | NW1750L4 | $9,869.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NW3501L4 | $11,321.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Jeremy Indof | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $32.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | NW3500L4 | $11,321.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $31.30 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | NW4000L4 | $13,110.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Steven Walters | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $48.10 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | NW3375L4 | $10,879.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $39.70 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.5 m (Fr7) at Oak Grove Racing (1:56.40) beating Empire Builder in NW7800L4HC on April 29 2025 at $11.59. Can open the prep with a bold run.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $14,979.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | NW2001L4 | $15,695.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $12.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jared Finn | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | NW3251L4 | $13,783.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $9.40 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 89/10 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | NW4501L4 | $16,845.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jared Finn | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $14.30 |
| 8/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NW10/30CL | $18,321.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 72.0L | $10.80 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NW10/30CL | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 30 m by Best Met Yet (1:54.00) in NW10CDCL on September 17 at $23.80. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Best Met Yet (1:53.40) in NW10CDCL on September 4 at $23.10. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 39.0L | $23.10 |
| 7/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NW6CDCL | $19,258.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,594.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,594.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,594.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 6 m by Angel Nation (1:54.10) in NW5501L4 on September 17 at $8.40. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 0.9 m by Herecomescharlie B (1:53.30) in NW3751L4 on September 10 at $9.80. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $9.80 |
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 37 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $43.10 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $79.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NW5901L4 | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $36.10 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | OPENĀ 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $89.20 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |