Dayton Raceway Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
NATURALLY GIFTED A (1) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 21 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Ideally drawn and is sure to play a major role. THE BIRD DANCE N (8) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track eight days ago. ODDS ON ODIN (6) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on October 1. Something for the Multiples: OVANIGHT CELEBRITY (3)

Driver: Jeremy Smith
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Rolling Image (1:50.40) in NW6001L4 on October 2 at $11.70. The run before 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 10 m by Tellmeaboutit (1:49.20) in OPEN 2-3 on September 18 at $81.50. Good enough to turn things around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $11.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $81.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $47.90 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $44.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/11 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW4000L4-F | $28,531.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Braeview Bondi (1:52.40) in NW1501L4 on October 1 at $3.80. Before that beaten 25 metres, fifth at Hoosier Park over 1609m NW1000L4 on September 16. Win doesn't look likely.
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 | 15 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | NW1000L4 | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | CLM10000 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $6.10 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $27.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Smith | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $32.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 41.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Posted a big 11 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:53.20) beating Lazy Jane in NW1501L4 on October 1 at $3.40. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Theheavyweightway at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a HGNW2001L4 on September 16 at $46.20. Look elsewhere.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/10 | 16/09/2026 | 23 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $46.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $25.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $37.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $47.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
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Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Diego (1:50.30) in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $51. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, beaten 16 m by Pd The Big Easy (1:52.00) in NW9001L4 on September 15 at $10.50. Sure to be very competitive.
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 | 16 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.30 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Brian Detgen | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW7601L4 | $18,333.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Brian Detgen | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | OPN HCP | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Brian Detgen | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $48.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP II | $19,971.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Brian Detgen | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $23.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP | $22,825.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Brian Detgen | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $61.80 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Roach | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
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Last start won by 22 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.20) beating Rodeo Cowboy in NW1501L4 on October 1 at $1.60. Key runner once 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 | 30 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 122 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brewer Adams | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 6 | MPNW6000L4 | $13,268.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trae Porter | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $9.30 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | 20-25 CLHC | $16,012.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Givens | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $27.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | 20-25 CLHC | $16,012.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | CLM25000 | $22,472.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Givens | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $35.20 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jack Griffith | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Diego (1:50.30) in NW4501L4 on October 1 at $41.90. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 14 m by Inflation Proof (1:50.20) in HGNW10CDCL on August 29 at $27.20. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 33 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $41.90 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $27.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $51.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Eric Goodell | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $35.90 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Arnold | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $33.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $15.20 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
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4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Downbytheocean (1:52.10) in NW2251L4 on October 1 at $21. Before that 4th over 1609m at Grand River Raceway was 5th- at the bell, beaten 4 m by Jims First Date (1:52.20) in G on September 9 at $23.60. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | NW2251L4 | $11,494.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | $14,573.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $23.60 | |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | $13,733.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.20 | |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | $13,733.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $19.75 | |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | $12,208.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $12.35 | |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | $12,245.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Rolling Image (1:50.40) in NW6001L4 on October 2 at $54.60. The run prior 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 50 m by Dancing Stranger (1:51.10) in HGNW8001L4 on September 19 at $15.40. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $54.60 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 51.0L | $15.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $67.30 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $32.80 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 9 m by Spiritshappyending (1:53.10) in NW5000L4 on September 27 at $16.90. At his previous start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 35 m by Gonnabelegendary (1:52.10) in NW5000L4 on September 20 at $119.70. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.90 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mark Headworth | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $119.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $23.20 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $31.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $13.70 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
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Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Last Shock (1:50.40) in HGNW3751L4 on August 22 at $3.60. At his previous start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 22 m by Real Thriller (1:51.30) in HGNW6PMRLT on August 8 at $8.40. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Sam Widger | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $8.40 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | HGNW6PMRLT | $24,673.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.00 | 9 |
| 25.5L | $36.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | HGWO1-4PM | $18,142.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $1.40 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | HGWO1-4PM | $17,434.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |