Dayton Raceway Race 12 - Race 12 - 1609m
REAL THRILLER (8) finished second last start, beaten 4.5 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will be a major force. COURTSHIP (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 14 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Expect him to be prominent. HE'S A TOMKAT (2) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs. FLIGHT IN MOTION (7) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at Scioto Downs.

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 13 m by Brookview Bullet (1:51.10) in HGNW3751L4 on September 15 at $24.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 10 m by Boomerang (1:50.00) in HGNW5001L4 on September 5 at $16.60. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.10 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $24.70 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $16.60 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $10.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $131.60 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:49.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $70.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $45.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 10 m by Dancing Stranger (1:51.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $40.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $40.80 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $25.40 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $9.60 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $41.70 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $56.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Christian Myers | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Christian Myers | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 14 m by Downbythewater (1:50.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 12 at $116.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 14 m by Endoverend (1:51.20) in SA15000CL on September 5 at $4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $116.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | SA15000CL | $18,056.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 16 | SA12500CL | $15,692.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Austin Hanners | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | SA12500CL | $15,965.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 30 m as favourite (Fr5) at Scioto Downs (1:50.40) beating Believe In Tom in HGNW2001L4 on September 16 at $2. Must be respected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/09/2026 | 11 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $30.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $41.20 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $38.60 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | SA30000CL | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $39.30 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $24,673.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $11.40 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.40 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 19 run. Last start won by 8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Northfield Park (1:53.40) beating Sporty Deal in NW2500L4 on September 27 at $2. This race will be harder than that win. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 18 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $31.10 |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $7.10 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | HGNW6001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $25.80 |
| 3/13 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 14 m by The Family Man (1:52.00) in HGNW10CDCL on September 19 at $76.90. Before that 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 11 m by Stars Over Sydney (1:50.40) in HGNW10CDCL on September 12 at $31.90. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.00 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $76.90 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.40 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $31.90 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | SA20000CL | $21,398.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $15.40 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | SA20000CL | $21,398.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $25.80 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | SA20000CL | $21,398.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $33.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 7 m by Mossy's Dragon (1:51.40) in SA30000CL on September 19 at $4.80. At his previous start 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 14 m by National Tier (1:49.30) in SA30000CL on September 5 at $61.80. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:49.30 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $61.80 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN HC | $12,839.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $62.96 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 69 | SA30000CL | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $29.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | 20-25 CLHC | $15,342.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | 20-25 CLHC | $15,342.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 4.5 m by Let It Ride (1:51.20) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $11.10. Can build on that fine effort last start.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.10 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $47.10 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $17.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.20 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $36.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:49.10 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $52.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Ants Marching at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW5001L4 on September 12 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Odds On Phil at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW3751L4 on September 19 at $1.40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $58.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Michael Oosting | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |