Dayton Raceway Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
ODDS ON RPJ (6) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at Scioto Downs three weeks ago. ODDS ON SUGAR (1) is worth some thought despite his last-start sixth over 1609m at The Meadows on September 18. Something for the Multiples: LEGENDS RULE (3) THE EBONY DRAGON (8)

Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 30 m by Nickelback (1:50.00) in W2NW3EXTPM on September 18 at $2.40. The run before 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 8 m by Mossy's Dragon (1:52.10) in HGNW5001L4 on September 5 at $14. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | W2NW3EXTPM | $15,278.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 70 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW4PMRLT | $21,618.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $10.40 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | HGNW4PMRLT | $21,618.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 16 | OSS 3C | $69,832.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 15 m by Lou's Albano (1:50.10) in W3NW7EXTPM on September 18 at $5. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 0.9 m by The Real Way (1:52.30) in NW8000L4 on August 24 at $8. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 25 | W3NW7EXTPM | $19,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 9 | NW8000L4 | $23,538.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN II | $24,964.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | OSF 3C | $75,170.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $45.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.05 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 16 | NW8000L4 | $21,771.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Noah Newman | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 78.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Northfield Park (1:55.10) beating Hunka Hunka in OHFS 3YOC on August 1 at $1.50. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 6 | OHFS 3YOC | $12,696.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $25.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $16.40 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 12 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,828.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | BSS 3C | $27,894.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $37.40 |

Driver: Chris Page
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 8 m by Mossy's Dragon (1:52.10) in HGNW5001L4 on September 5 at $12.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at The Red Mile beaten 6 m by Benny B Hill (1:50.20) in GOLDENROD on August 18 at $28.62. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 18 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $28.62 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $22.79 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | NW4PMRLT | $22,496.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $10.70 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | R Burke | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Burke | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Luckychuckyfrmo'ky (1:53.20) in NW4PM on September 28 at $6. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 11 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:53.00) in HGNW2001L4 on September 15 at $2.90. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | NW4PM | $22,917.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 24 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMRLT | $22,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 6 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $29.20 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | OSF 3C | $75,170.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $45.30 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Fire Run at Scioto Downs over 1609m OHSS 3C CN last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third again at Scioto Downs in OHSS 3C on August 29. Winning chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | OHSS 3C CN | $138,889.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | OHSS 3C | $71,327.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW12001L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $10.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $22.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | OSF 3C | $76,168.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,673.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Chris Page | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 15 m by Mossy's Dragon (1:52.10) in HGNW5001L4 on September 5 at $11.70. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 0.8 m by When Is Parade (1:52.10) in HGNW5001L4 on August 15 at $4. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $11.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 16 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NW4PMRLT | $22,496.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $15.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | NW4PMRLT | $22,496.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $9.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.10 |
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
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Resumes. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at Miami Valley Raceway (1:53.00) beating Sea Her Rule in NW2PM on March 10 at $3.90. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW6PMRLT | $23,710.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ken Holliday | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $18.80 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | BSS 3C | $27,894.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 19 | HGNW4PMRLT | $21,618.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | BSS 3C | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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Brings the right form to the table. Won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at Scioto Downs (1:51.30) beating Rock With Jk in HGNW3751L4 on September 19 at $6. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 17 m by Fire Run (1:51.00) in OHSS 3C CN on September 11 at $52.70. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | OHSS 3C CN | $138,889.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $52.70 |
| 9/9 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $14.80 |
| 5/9 | 26/08/2026 | 18 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $18.70 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | OSF 3C | $76,168.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 39.8L | $106.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |