Dayton Raceway Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
ROCK SHINES AGAIN (1) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 3 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Leading hope in this comparable race. MAKES SENSE (2) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Maintained the momentum last start when he scored over 1609m at this track, getting home by 4 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. ADMIRAL HILL (7) is usually thereabouts and looks a strong winning hope this time following a last-start fifth at Scioto Downs. Rarely lets backers down. HIGHER GROUND (4) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Marvin Luna
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind I Did It Myway at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a OPEN on October 17 at $7.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Swingtown at this track over 1609m in a OPEN HC on October 31 at $3.20. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:49.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | ISSF-AGED | $107,759.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 03/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:48.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | EWART CONS | $69,444.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $36,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m (Fr7) at this track (1:50.10) beating Corporate Business in OPEN II on October 31 at $5.10. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 48 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $13.80 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | NW11501L4 | $23,948.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $16.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $47.80. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr6) at Hoosier Park (1:49.10) beating Golden Bay in OPEN on September 4 at $26.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/10/2026 | 57 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $47.80 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $26.30 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $25,678.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | INVITATION | $71,327.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $62.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | SP | Troy Beyer | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $8. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 2.25 m by Oakwood Heymiki (1:50.20) in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $4.40. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:49.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $8.70 |
| 2/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $25.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Mccown
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Swingtown at this track over 1609m OPEN HC last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres fourth at Scioto Downs in OPEN on October 24. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | NW11501L4 | $23,707.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:48.40 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $51.90 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jay Randall | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Rick Wink at Scioto Downs over 1609m OPEN last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second again at Scioto Downs same class on October 17. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.40 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | OSS4&UPCHP-R3 | $143,678.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 12 m by Dandy Ideal (1:47.30) in BR FINAL F-G1 on October 24 at $128.80. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 7 m by Women Layer (1:48.40) in BR CROWN E on October 17 at $46.20. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $951,149.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:47.30 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $128.80 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $46.20 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | ALLERAGE-G3 | $208,333.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $71.80 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | DTN DERBY | $107,759.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:49.00 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:49.00 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $28.70 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Gregoire Joret | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Petter Engblom | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $68. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 13 m by I Did It Myway (1:49.10) in OPEN on October 17 at $37.30. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $68.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $37.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW8001L4 | $26,580.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Sam Widger | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Luke Ebersole | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $38.20. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:50.40) beating Higher Ground in OPEN on October 10 at $13.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $38.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.20 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $13.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | OPN HCP | $41,667.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Good | Luke Plano | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | OPN HCP | $23,611.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |