Dayton Raceway Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
TARAPASTA (8) finished seventh last start over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 17 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. FOXY HILL (7) recent form has been hard to fault. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten by 4 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. DURATION (10) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can bounce back. ALWAYSBPUFFING (5) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Tarshish (1:51.00) in FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $33.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack beaten 4 m by Miss May Bell (1:52.30) in MN CHAMP on September 19 at $10.20. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/09/2026 | 11 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $33.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | MN CHAMP | $90,278.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW7001L4FM | $16,111.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Scott Cisco | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $33.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW7001L4FM | $18,056.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $11.20 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP FM | $24,251.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $57.40 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP FM | $24,251.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $22.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 41.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | SP | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Seekman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 23 m by Champagne Room (1:50.00) in FM OPEN on September 26 at $27. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 15 m by Lyin' Eyes (1:49.40) in FM OPEN1-2 on September 19 at $6.70. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | FM OPEN | $31,609.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $27.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | FM OPEN1-2 | $30,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN 1-2 | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN 2-3 | $25,678.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | MNW5500L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | FMNW3250L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.20 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Tarshish (1:51.00) in FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $53. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 7 m by Skywalker Sea (1:49.30) in FMOPEN on September 11 at $5.20. Not up to this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $53.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:49.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW12501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.10 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.00 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $37,090.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:49.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | FM OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Gale Smith | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Foxy Hill at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a FMOPEN on September 17 at $17.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Tarshish at this track over 1609m in a FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $3.80. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | FMOPEN | $34,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $17.90 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FMOPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $37.40 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW16501L4 | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | FMNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 4.5 m by Sweet Illousion (1:52.20) in FMOPENHCP on September 26 at $18.80. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr3) at Northfield Park (1:52.40) beating Fun To Love in FMOPEN2HCP on September 19 at $2.40. Capable of another big run.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | FMOPENHCP | $28,017.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN2HCP | $24,306.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | FMNW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | FMNW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $30.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | FMNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $22.10 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Tarshish (1:51.00) in FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $3.10. Two runs back won by 10 m as favourite (Fr5) at Scioto Downs (1:49.40) beating Fearless Ginger in FMOPEN on September 17 at $1.40. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | FMOPEN | $34,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NW12001L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | FMOPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $57.40 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | FMOPEN | $35,663.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $24.30 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $16.70 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Rocket Deo at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a FMOPEN on September 4 at $35.70. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 0.9 m by Real Star (1:52.00) in NW11501L4 on August 7 at $1.20. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | FMOPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $35.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $1.20 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | FMOPEN | $37,090.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.40 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Austin Hanners | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 20 | FMOPEN | $34,868.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $24.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Dee Sanders | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at this track (1:51.00) beating Alwaysbpuffing in FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $19.80. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | 11 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $19.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | FM OPEN1-2 | $30,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $24.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | FMNW7500L4 | $16,667.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | FMNW3250L4 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.05 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW7500L4 | $17,118.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN 2-3 | $25,678.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tarshish (1:51.00) in FM OPEN HC on September 30 at $39.10. Can come from the second line and grab a well-deserved win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/09/2026 | 26 | FM OPEN HC | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $39.10 |
| 4/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $26.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW16501L4 | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | FM OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $57.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |