Dayton Raceway Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
PEPPERMINT MAN (9) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last seven starts, most recently recording a third over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Primary contender in this comparable race. AINT EASY BEING ME (1) deserves consideration after his last-start sixth when resuming over 1609m at this track five days ago. OTHER PEOPLES BEER (8) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. Something for the Multiples: JR ON THE BEACH (2)

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 30 m sixth behind The Bus in a SA7500CL on October 9. Sure to improve on first-up effort.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/10/2026 | 66 | SA7500CL | $10,057.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $93.10 |
| 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 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Tabooma at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SA6000CL on September 7 at $17.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Mr Disomma at this track over 1609m in a SA6000CL on October 9 at $6.60. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 32 | SA6000CL | $7,902.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $17.30 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $14.90 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 252 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 55.5L | $73.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | SA10000CL | $13,017.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,977.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $9.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rod Allums (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Manny (1:55.30) in HOLTON on October 5 at $15.70. Looking to others in this race.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/10/2026 | 91 | HOLTON | $10,776.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cota Noble | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $15.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $25.90 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $41.70 |
| 6/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $24.70 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carson Conrad | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Ovanight Celebrity (1:53.20) in NW1501L4 on October 1 at $31.30. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 5 m finishing fifth behind Outlaw Aceofspades at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SA6000CL on September 7 at $32.30. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/10/2026 | 24 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $31.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $32.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 70 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $58.60 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 99.75L | $0.00 |
| 89/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $13.70 |
| 4/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $30.70 |
| 5/9 | 09/06/2026 | 42 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $55.50 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Rose Run Yannick (1:54.30) in SA6000CL on September 30 at $41.90. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack beaten 9 m by Major Trip (1:55.30) in NW1401L4 on September 15 at $4.80. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | SA6000CL | $7,902.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $41.90 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 9 | NW1401L4 | $9,583.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Rick Magee | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | 5000CL | $8,056.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | 4/5000CL | $8,274.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | 5000CL | $8,274.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | 5000CL | $8,274.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $6.90 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after only five days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Mr Disomma (1:54.00) in SA6000CL on October 9 at $56.20. Fully tested.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 129 | SA6000CL | $7,902.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $56.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Roy Wilson | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $35.80 |
| 6/9 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,380.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,380.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $74.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | SA6500CL | $8,734.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $33.40 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 17 m by Deetzy (1:54.30) in 6000CL on October 6 at $18.10. Sure to be about the mark again.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 4 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $18.10 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $75.80 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $44.20 |
| 0/8 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $113.60 |
| 5/9 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $54.60 |
| 9/9 | 17/08/2026 | 43 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mark Headworth | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 96.8L | $110.10 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:52.30) in SA10000CL on October 1 at $90. The run prior 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at The Red Mile, beaten 50 m by Rodman (1:53.20) in NW1500L4 on September 8 at $27.21. Nicely placed to return to form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 23 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $90.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $8,750.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 49.5L | $27.21 |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | 10000CL | $7,500.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $5.69 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 10000CL | $7,703.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Od Johnson | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $31.28 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 54 | 10000CL | $7,703.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Good | Josh Sutton | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $6.62 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Od Johnson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | KYCL10000 | $20,319.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Pat Curtin | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 50.3L | $53.90 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Pat Curtin | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Threshold at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SA6000CL on August 25 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Tabooma at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a SA6000CL on September 7 at $1.30. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | SA6000CL | $7,639.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,846.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,983.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Parker Smith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Barley A Lie (1:54.20) in SA6000CL on October 9 at $50.90. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 70 m by Wewillrockyou As (1:53.00) in SAHG6000CL on June 16 at $72.80. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/10/2026 | 115 | SA6000CL | $7,902.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $50.90 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 67.5L | $72.80 |
| 8/9 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 39.8L | $42.90 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | SAHG6000CL | $7,682.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.90 |
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | SAHG6000CL | $7,682.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | SA6500CL | $8,734.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |