Dayton Raceway Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
BIG FRITZ (2) has had two runs this campaign without filling a placing. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 25 metres away from the winner in fifth. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Leading hope based on his best performances. PRINCE OF TIDES (3) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. FOX VALLEY MONACO (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Charles Bolen
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.6 m by Sir Lloyd (1:54.10) in SA10000CL on October 21 at $74.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Fearless Delight (1:52.00) in SA10000CL on October 9 at $17.10. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/10/2026 | 12 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $74.80 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $17.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | NW1501L4 | $9,339.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $22.10 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 33 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.00 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $69.80 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,692.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $15.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,692.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $25.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carson Conrad | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Tennessee Smooth (1:52.30) in NW2251L4 on October 22 at $2.60. The run before 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Flight In Motion (1:52.10) in NW4501L4 on October 15 at $15.70. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | NW2251L4 | $11,494.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $2.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2026 | 124 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $15.70 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,223.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $8.80 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,315.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Jeff Nisonger | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN III | $25,105.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Nisonger | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $24.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN III | $25,140.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.20 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Chief Mate (1:53.00) in SA10000CL on October 21 at $10.10. Showed ability the run before when he won by a 0.9 m (Fr5) at this track (1:54.00) beating Fearless Delight in SA10000CL on October 14 at $4.20. Sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.10 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 22 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.40 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Beau Brown | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Devon Tharps | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 17 m by Luck On The Beach (1:55.30) in HG NW1PM on January 2 2023 at $3.40. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2024 | 15 | SA15000CL | $18,490.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 72.8L | $25.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/11/2024 | 13 | SA15000CL | $18,265.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Josh Sutton | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2024 | 7 | SA15000CL | $18,265.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Josh Sutton | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2024 | 14 | SA15000CL | $18,265.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2024 | 54 | SA20000CL | $20,231.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $56.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | SA20000CL | $23,041.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $32.30 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m SA10000CL on October 9. Last time out 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Chief Mate (1:54.00) in SA10000CL on October 30 at $16.50. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 9 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $16.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/10/2026 | 12 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 16 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $37.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Chief Mate (1:54.00) in SA10000CL on October 30 at $11.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 24 m by Hawaiian Chip (1:51.00) in 10000CLHC on October 16 at $25. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.80 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | 10000CLHC | $15,086.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $25.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | SA15000CL | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $13.30 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | SA15000CL | $18,056.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $13.20 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | SA15000CL | $18,056.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | SA15000CL | $18,545.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $29.10 |
| 3/3 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Spencer Kahrig | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Sir Lloyd (1:54.10) in SA10000CL on October 21 at $5.20. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Prince Of Tides (1:54.00) in SA10000CL on October 14 at $25.80. Thereabouts of late so worth including.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $25.80 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 113 | 10000 CL | $12,213.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | CLHDC10/15 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $11.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,552.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Cameron Mccown | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $25.40 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,363.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $43.60 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Chief Mate (1:54.00) in SA10000CL on October 30 at $18.80. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:52.30) in SA10000CL on October 9 at $19.30. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $18.80 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $19.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $7.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | SA12500CL | $15,278.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $10.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | SA12500CL | $15,692.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close third behind Sir Lloyd at this track over 1609m in a SA10000CL on October 21 at $21.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Bell's David at this track over 1609m in a NW3251L4 on October 31 at $4.60. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | 10 | NW3251L4 | $14,225.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $21.60 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | NW2251L4 | $11,494.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $47.60 |
| 9/9 | 09/10/2026 | 22 | SA10000CL | $12,213.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $12.20 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | SA10000CL | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $21.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |