Dayton Raceway Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
NATURALLY GIFTED A (4) scored at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered when second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 metres. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BETTER IS NICE (5) drew a wide gate last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 16 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. This is a nice drop in grade so he is sure to prove tough to beat. BOOK THE FIGHT (1) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. ANTS MARCHING (2) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: David Miller
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Dancing Stranger (1:50.30) in NW10001L4 on October 31 at $7.60. At the previous start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 16 m by Swiss Lights (1:49.40) in WO5-9PM on September 11 at $28.20. Good enough to make amends in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/10/2026 | 50 | NW10001L4 | $29,872.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $7.60 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | WO5-9PM | $20,833.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $28.20 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
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Commanding win three starts back at Northfield Park over 1609m GRAD on October 17. Last time out 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Dancing Stranger (1:50.30) in NW10001L4 on October 31 at $3.20. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | NW10001L4 | $29,872.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $66.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2026 | 35 | GRAD | $17,241.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 63 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | 12500CLM | $15,965.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.53 |
| 6/7 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | NW5000L5CD | $13,062.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.94 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dee Sanders | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NW4501L4 on October 10. Last time out 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 4.5 m by Bright Bet (1:50.20) in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $96.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $96.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $6.10 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jeremy Smith
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on October 31. Proved too good the start before at this track on October 15. Big run expected.
Last Starts 7 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 | 16 | NW6001L4 | $22,048.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $1.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $1.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $11.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $81.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $47.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Makes Sense at this track over 1609m in a OPEN II on October 31 at $23.60. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 1.5 m by Azrael Blue Chip (1:50.00) in HGNW8001L4 on October 24 at $2.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $23.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,833.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brett Miller
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 5 m by Bright Bet (1:50.20) in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $15.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m (Sr1) at this track (1:51.40) beating Gold Digger King in NW6001L4 on October 15 at $10.20. About the mark of late so worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.20 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $25.90 |
| 7/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $24.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $30,556.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Brett Miller | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $16.80 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Dancing Stranger (1:50.30) in NW10001L4 on October 31 at $19.70. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Odds On Outlier (1:51.10) in NW8001L4 on October 15 at $16.60. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 16 | NW10001L4 | $29,872.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $16.60 |
| 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 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
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Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Cumberland Run beaten 12 m by Fire Run (1:52.00) in W5NO10CD on October 25 at $6.04. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Red Mile, beaten 19 m by Women Layer (1:48.40) in OPEN HC on October 10 at $42.66. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | W5NO10CD | $35,920.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.04 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $20,115.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:48.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $42.66 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN HC | $28,736.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $17.05 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN II | $30,556.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $19.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | NW7000L4 | $13,333.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $4.56 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NW12001L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $16.70 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 21 m by Bright Bet (1:50.20) in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $59.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 15 m by Win Lous Or Draw (1:50.10) in NW11501L4 on October 16 at $15.90. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $59.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | NW11501L4 | $23,707.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $15.90 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.10 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $47.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |