Dayton Raceway Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
ASIAN ZING (5) finished third last start, beaten 4.5 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. THE GRUFFALO (1) ended last prep with a sixth at Scioto Downs over 1609m four-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. READY RUSSELL (10) is better than his last-start ninth over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Hugh Beatty
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First up. At the last run he 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 24 m by Peterbilt (1:53.30) in NW5650L4 on June 24 at $5.10. A strong chance while fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | NW5650L4 | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $20,223.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $47.90 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | NW8001L4 | $20,223.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $49.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NW5501L4 | $16,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,475.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | 13 | NW2001L4 | $10,475.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Hugh Beatty | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hugh Beatty | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charles Bolen
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Comes here second-up after two-and-a-half weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 45 m by Papa Doc (1:56.00) in GRAD on October 17 at $55.80. This is outside his grasp.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 74 | GRAD | $17,241.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 45.0L | $55.80 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $19.20 |
| 7/9 | 28/07/2026 | 27 | NW1001L4 | $8,708.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $57.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | 36 | NW2001L4 | $10,885.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $51.30 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Koltin Noble
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 18 m by Hetalkstoangels (1:58.10) in NW2PMCD on October 21 at $16.10. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 4.5 m by Mr Blutos Express (1:58.20) in 22500CLNW4 on October 14 at $44.20. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,517.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $16.10 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,517.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $44.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 84 | NW2PMCD | $15,517.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $25.60 |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Leslie Joyce | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | NW4CDCL | $15,239.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carson Conrad | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 33.8L | $102.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2026 | 25 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $47.60 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | NW2PM | $15,342.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Leslie Joyce | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 60.8L | $101.10 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Bruce Sturgeon | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
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Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by The Great Emotion (1:56.10) in NW3251L4 on October 29 at $32.40. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Smooth Talkin (1:58.10) in NW1501L4 on October 8 at $5.40. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $32.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 28 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | 30 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $26.30 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 48 | NW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $7.20 |
| 10/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | NW3781L4 | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 222.0L | $29.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $12,552.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $7.10 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tommy Dawson | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 94.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Presley
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Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Triathlon As at this track over 1609m in a NW6001L4 on October 7 at $6.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Arch Hill at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a NW5051L4 on October 23 at $3.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | NW5051L4 | $17,241.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $6.70 |
| 7/9 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | NW12501L4 | $34,483.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $59.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NW8051L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.10 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $58.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Lady Lena (1:54.10) in NW4PM-CL on October 27 at $69.90. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Commence (1:55.10) in NW4PM-CL on October 19 at $14.10. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $69.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/10/2026 | 13 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $14.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $20.60 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 26 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $13.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 64 | NW4CDCL | $14,583.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $6.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NW4CDCL | $15,239.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 37.5L | $16.30 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Melvin Schmucker | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
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Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Arch Hill (1:55.00) in NW5051L4 on October 23 at $75.10. Before that, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Seismic Step (1:53.40) in NW8001L4 on October 13 at $96.70. One of the better hopes.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | NW5051L4 | $17,241.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.00 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $75.10 |
| 7/9 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $96.70 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $32.30 |
| 10/10 | 29/09/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $11.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.00 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Norm Parker | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Arch Hill (1:55.00) in NW5051L4 on October 23 at $78.90. At the run before 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Mooter Tooter (1:54.40) in NW6001L4 on October 13 at $53. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | NW5051L4 | $17,241.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $78.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $53.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/10/2026 | 33 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $112.90 |
| 1/4 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Myers | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 61.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $35.10 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | NW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $48.60 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $40.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 17 m by Volstarita (1:53.40) in NW3751L4 on September 3 at $11.10. Can open the prep with a bold run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $11.10 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NW5501L4 | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $11.40 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $15.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $20.30 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $28.20 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NW3751L4 | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Elegant Resolve (1:54.40) in NW3251L4 on September 30 at $24.90. The run previous 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park, well beaten by Stoney Ridgetop (1:56.00) in NW5000L4 on September 20 at $5.80. Suitably placed and can make amends.
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 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2026 | 10 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Russell Swartz | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $24.90 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $5.80 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | OSF 3C | $104,850.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $70.90 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Swartz | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 294 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $8.30 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 26 | OHSS | $458,716.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $2.30 |