Dayton Raceway Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
JOYRIDIN HD (5) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 30 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Big chance if he is at his best. OWEN (2) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1609m at Scioto Downs four weeks ago. THE BUS A (4) was not beaten far last start when third over 1609m at this track. Ready to peak third-up from a spell. Something for the Multiples: AINT EASY BEING ME (8)

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Fools Rush In (1:53.20) in SA7500CL on October 1 at $2.60. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 2.25 m by Joyridin Hd (1:53.40) in SAHG7500CL on September 15 at $1.80. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | SA7500CL | $10,057.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 38.3L | $11.30 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $21.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 45 m by Jimmy L (1:51.00) in SA10000CL on September 10 at $75.60. The start before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Jimmy L (1:51.00) in SA10000CL on September 4 at $9.90. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 47.3L | $75.60 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $9.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | SAHG7500CL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Drew Neill | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Plano
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Fools Rush In (1:53.20) in SA7500CL on October 1 at $55.80. Before that, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, beaten 15 m by Celebrity Status (1:54.40) in NW2801L4 on September 13 at $13.40. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 18 | SA7500CL | $10,057.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $55.80 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2801L4 | $11,667.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Dean Magee | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW1401L4 | $7,639.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NW1401L4 | $7,846.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | 7500CL | $9,558.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | NW2801L4 | $9,558.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Calexpo | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Jimmy L at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SA10000CL on September 4 at $35.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Fools Rush In at this track over 1609m in a SA7500CL on October 1 at $25.40. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 27 | SA7500CL | $10,057.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $25.40 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 63 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $35.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | SA10000CL | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $25.70 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | SA10000CL | $12,552.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $44.60 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | TMRÂ 78 | $9,902.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $16.90 |
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | TMRÂ 78 | $9,902.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Groen | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $30.90 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fools Rush In (1:53.20) in SA7500CL on October 1 at $10.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at Scioto Downs (1:53.40) beating Joey Joe in SAHG7500CL on September 15 at $3.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | SA7500CL | $10,057.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $21.60 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brewer Adams | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $54.40 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Nisonger | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Turley
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Joyridin Hd, who he meets again; when 24 metres eighth at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SAHG7500CL race on September 15. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/09/2026 | 21 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $78.20 |
| 10/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $11.20 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $21.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | 16 | 10000CL | $7,703.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Good | Josert Fonseca | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $16.75 |
| 6/7 | 27/07/2026 | 24 | NW2750L4 | $8,273.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Josert Fonseca | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $16.65 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 68 | SA10000CL | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $32.30 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dalson Cotrell | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 40 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $54.10. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 3 m by Joyridin Hd (1:53.40) in SAHG7500CL on September 15 at $15.30. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 10 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 40.5L | $54.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.30 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $17.30 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $10.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 6 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,699.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $65.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:49.20 | 0 |
| 141L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 13 m by Peppermint Man (1:53.10) in SA6000CL on August 4 at $20.20. Before that 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 2.25 m by Seaside Sailing (1:53.10) in SA6000CL on July 28 at $11.40. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $20.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,983.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,708.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.70 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $19.90 |
| 5/9 | 30/06/2026 | 64 | SAHG7500CL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $17.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | SA8000CL | $10,189.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.30 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $34.80 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Rose Run Yannick (1:54.30) in SA6000CL on September 30 at $1.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m (Fr4) at Scioto Downs (1:52.10) beating Fools Rush In in SA6000CL on September 7 at $5.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 9 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 | 23 | SA6000CL | $7,902.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 65 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $7,547.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | 5-6CLHC | $6,416.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NW2000L4 | $6,416.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Sam Widger | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Koltin Noble
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Forkner Hanover (1:52.30) in SAHG7500CL on September 7 at $74.30. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Joyridin Hd (1:52.30) in SAHG7500CL on September 1 at $37.60. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $74.30 |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $37.60 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $22.40 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 33.0L | $92.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $43.40 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $11.80 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |