Dayton Raceway Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m
NATIONAL TIER (4) won two back at this track from a nice gate. Drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 14 metres into fifth at this track over 1609m. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to put himself back in the winners' stall. COURTSHIP (5) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres. Good enough to take out a race like this. SOHO SANTORINI A (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. SEASIDE DELIGHT (1) is in the mix at his first run since finishing fifth over 1609m at Scioto Downs four months ago.

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 7 m by Regal Idea (1:52.10) in HGNW10CDCL on July 3 at $4.60. Capable of playing a major role despite the layoff.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,407.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,407.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Jeff Nisonger | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,441.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,441.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NW11501L4 | $22,346.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $55.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Creekside Johnny (1:50.40) in SA30-40CL on October 15 at $3.10. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr6) at this track (1:51.40) beating Creekside Johnny in SA30-40CL on October 10 at $6.80. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
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Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 30 m by Quixote (1:50.00) in CLHDC20/25 on September 12 at $4. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 0.6 m by Bettor B Sirius (1:51.10) in CLHDC20/25 on September 4 at $9.70. Likely to find it too tough.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,750.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,750.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $9.70 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | 30-40000CL | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $24.40 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $35,663.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $64.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ 4 | $19,971.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:48.20 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $27.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Primary Driver (1:51.40) in SA30-40CL on October 10 at $5.10. Showed ability the run before when he won by 6 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:50.40) beating High On The Hill in SA30-40CL on October 2 at $2.20. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | SA30000CL | $23,611.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $9.70 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | SA30000CL | $24,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.20 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Dancing Stranger at this track over 1609m in a NW8001L4 on October 10 at $29.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Creekside Johnny at this track over 1609m in a SA30-40CL on October 15 at $7. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SA30-40CL | $27,299.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $29.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Hanners
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind American Classic at Hoosier Park over 1609m in a 30-40000CL on October 2 at $32.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Real Thriller at this track over 1609m in a NW6001L4 on October 10 at $5.90. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 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 |
| 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 |