Dayton Raceway Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
DANCING STRANGER (4) recent form has been hard to fault. Finished third at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten by 4 metres. Good enough to take out a race like this. EXTRA SUDS (10) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track eight days ago. DIEGO N (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: WF EEYORE (5)

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Fear The Hate (1:51.30) in NW8001L4 on October 2 at $10.30. At his previous start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 9 m by Swaggy Cal (1:50.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 5 at $4.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 27 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $35.20 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Rolling Image (1:50.40) in NW6001L4 on October 2 at $11.50. At the start before 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 40 m by Dancing Stranger (1:51.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $7.20. Solid top-three claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $11.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 19 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $7.20 |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2026 | 9 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $15.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | OPENĀ II | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:48.10 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $45.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Chris Page | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fear The Hate (1:51.30) in NW8001L4 on October 2 at $49.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 21 m by I Did It Myway (1:50.00) in NW11501L4 on September 19 at $22.40. Likely to find it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $49.60 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $22.40 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $80.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.40 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW12001L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $21.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,090.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $33.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Fear The Hate (1:51.30) in NW8001L4 on October 2 at $3.10. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr3) at Scioto Downs (1:51.10) beating Why Not Now in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $5.70. One of the key runners.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $13.10 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 19 m win as favourite (Fr5) at The Red Mile (1:50.20) beating Caviart Hartley in NW4500L4 on September 20 at $1.42. Another win is not out of the question.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW4500L4 | $12,361.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $1.42 |
| 4/6 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NW7000L4 | $15,278.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $35.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ HC | $12,839.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $50.43 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NW7000L4 | $11,412.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.94 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 20 | NW7000L4 | $11,412.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $24.16 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 34 | NW7000L4 | $11,611.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $7.12 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.20) beating Flight In Motion in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $5.50. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 15 m by Dancing Stranger (1:51.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $16.70. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 8 m by Ants Marching (1:51.40) in HGNW5001L4 on September 12 at $7.20. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $16.70 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $29.10 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $47.30 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $63.20 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ranger Steck | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:50.30) beating Bikini Chaser in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $4.40. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $16,667.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $35.30 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $16,667.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $10.90 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $75.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ 4 | $19,971.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $56.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Courtship (1:52.20) in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $15.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 0.8 m by Odds On Phil (1:51.30) in HGNW3751L4 on September 19 at $1.40. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $15.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Carbine (1:51.40) in NW10001L4 on October 2 at $4.50. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW12001L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | 260 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:48.30 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |