Dayton Raceway Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
NASHING HILL (4) finished third at Scioto Downs two runs ago before finishing fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 metres. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. CORPORATE BUSINESS (9) scored at Northfield Park two runs ago before having his colours lowered when third at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Has to contend with a very wide draw. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of taking this out. WHY NOT NOW (7) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1609m at this track a week ago. SOHO SANTORINI A (1) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Hoosier Park.

Driver: Luke Hanners
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Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 35 m by American Classic (1:50.30) in 30-40000CL on October 2 at $32.10. At the start before 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Better Is Nice (1:50.00) in NW12001L4 on August 22 at $36.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/10/2026 | 41 | 30-40000CL | $21,552.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $32.10 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | NW12001L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 38.3L | $36.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NW15500L5 | $26,391.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $48.70 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NW15500L5 | $26,851.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.80 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW15500L5 | $26,851.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $18.90 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | NW22000L5 | $30,479.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $32.40 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 99/7 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2116m | Good | M C Miller | 2:42.80 | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
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Two back was well beaten into second behind Duke Of Cornwall at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW3751L4 on September 16 at $23.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Spiritshappyending at Northfield Park over 1609m in a NW5000L4 on September 27 at $3.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:48.30 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $23.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 36.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $25.90 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $12.30 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Courtship (1:52.20) in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $2.20. Before that 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. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 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 |
| 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
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Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Rolling Image at this track over 1609m in a NW6001L4 on October 2 at $2.80. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 10 m by Let It Ride (1:51.20) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $2.20. Big run expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $12.10 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,090.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $98.80 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | CHARNA-R3 | $142,653.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $23.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Fear The Hate (1:51.30) in NW8001L4 on October 2 at $57.30. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, well beaten by Pd The Big Easy (1:52.00) in NW9001L4 on September 15 at $13. Can't see him troubling these.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $57.30 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Scott Cisco | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 214.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $27.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NW5801L4 | $14,167.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW7601L4 | $18,830.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP II | $19,971.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Sutton
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Charge Me Up (1:51.10) in NW3251L4 on October 1 at $5.50. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $40.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.60 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $34.30 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Eric Goodell | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $24.10 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Surreal Ideal at this track over 1609m in a DTN DERBY on October 3 at $88.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 5 m by Dancing Stranger (1:51.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $2.70. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | DTN DERBY | $107,759.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.00 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $88.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $24,964.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $32.40 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN II | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:48.10 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $80.90 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr1) at Northfield Park (1:52.40) beating Rose Run Xiled in NW3500L4 on October 2 at $1.70. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 25 m by Always Andrew (1:52.20) in NW2500L4 on September 25 at $2.40. This looks too tough.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,931.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.40 |
| 6/10 | 12/09/2026 | 112 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $79.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Merriman | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $23,743.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $89.80 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | OPEN III | $25,140.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $15.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jonathan Roberts | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
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Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Diego (1:50.30) in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $3.80. Two runs back won by 7 m as favourite (Fr4) at Northfield Park (1:52.30) beating K Man Jack in NW2500L4 on September 25 at $1.30. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.30 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $30.80 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 31.5L | $60.40 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.40 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:48.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $34.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |