Dayton Raceway Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
BETTER IS NICE (4) was in the money at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 metres. Has the talent to find the winners' list. ODDS ON OUTLIER (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he is a strong winning hope. RACE ME CELTIC (9) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 6 metres at Northfield Park over 1609m. INCREDIBLE MAN (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Incredible Man (1:52.40) in NW4501L4 on October 10 at $1.60. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Silver Bentley in NW2251L4 on October 1 at $2.50. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | NW2251L4 | $11,494.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2026 | 83 | NW3000L4 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $12,337.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | NW3000L4 | $9,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $1.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 33.0L | $5.90 |

Driver: David Miller
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Joelsyy Hanover (1:51.20) in NW10001L4 on October 10 at $2.40. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 3 m by Fly High Cruiser (1:50.40) in NW7500L4 on October 2 at $10.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | NW7500L4 | $17,241.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.20 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $17,241.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Peter Wrenn | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Rolling Image (1:50.40) in NW6001L4 on October 2 at $33.70. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr8) at Scioto Downs (1:51.10) beating Old Town Road in HGNW3751L4 on September 15 at $3.60. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.40 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $33.70 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $16,667.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $21.70 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 102 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,346.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $30.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $32,751.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Bright Bet at this track over 1609m in a OPEN II on October 10 at $8.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Carbine (1:51.40) in NW10001L4 on October 2 at $4. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN II | $37,356.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $55.90 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:49.00 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.40 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr8) at this track (1:52.40) beating Downbytheocean in NW4501L4 on October 10 at $45.10. Going well enough to play a big role again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $45.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $10.60 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW8501L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $34.20 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:48.30 | 8 |
| 43.5L | $56.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Captain Crusader at Philadelphia over 1609m in a NW15000L4 on September 12 at $82.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Bettor Not Talk at Philadelphia over 1609m in a NW11500L5 on September 20 at $4.30. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | NW11500L5 | $15,972.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 426 | NW15000L4 | $18,056.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $82.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:48.10 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $31,346.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $10.20 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | NW6500L4 | $19,878.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $1.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | HGNW7500L4 | $20,218.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $12.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | HGNW7500L4 | $20,218.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:49.00 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $8.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 1 run. Last start won by 14 m (Fr4) at this track (1:51.30) beating Somemore Soaring in NW3251L4 on October 10 at $9. This race will be harder than that win. This will test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jeremy Smith
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Comments
Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr4) at Northfield Park (1:51.20) beating Sandbetweenmytoes in NW6500L4 on October 4 at $1.80. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $20,115.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $27,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $30,556.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Sam Widger | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $15.50 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:49.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $31.40 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.70 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | D J Millner | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 07/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | William Childs | 2:07.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |