Dayton Raceway Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
BATTLE HILL (7) produced another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish second over 1609m at The Meadows. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. CECIL HANOVER (4) last appeared when a fifth over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing on May 26, capping off a fine prep that saw him salute on eight occasions. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ZIDANE KEMP (9) is one of the main contenders after winning his past two starts, the latest at this track eight days ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. LEGACY AFFAIR (1) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 20 m by Abbey D (1:54.20) in OSS4&UPCHP-R3 on October 4 at $16.10. At her previous start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 30 m by Combs Hanover (1:53.30) in OPEN II on September 17 at $2.90. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/10/2026 | 17 | OSS4&UPCHP-R3 | $143,678.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $16.10 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $15.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | ALDRICH-R3 | $142,653.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OSF AGEDFM | $92,725.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Chris Page | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Duke Sugg | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Jigger (1:55.20) in OPEN II HC on November 4 at $10.20. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr2) at this track (1:55.30) beating Rose Run Valor in NW8001L4 on October 28 at $5.40. One of the chances based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Brett Miller | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2026 | 41 | NW8001L4 | $26,316.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $79.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $72.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NW16801L4 | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Jigger (1:55.20) in OPEN II HC on November 4 at $28.60. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Angel Nation (1:55.30) in NW8001L4 on October 28 at $1.90. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $28.60 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2026 | 15 | NW8001L4 | $26,316.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $31.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 18 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.40 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $27,778.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $16.20 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Comments
Resuming after five-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind Tom's Muscle at Oak Grove Racing over 1609m in a OPEN HCP on May 26 at $1.85. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN HCP | $41,841.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Good | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $1.85 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN HCP | $41,899.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.38 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $2.57 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.59 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.31 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.99 |
| 3/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Byler | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Jigger (1:55.20) in OPEN II HC on November 4 at $20.20. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Hillexotic (1:52.20) in OPEN on October 16 at $21.40. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/11/2026 | 19 | OPEN II HC | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Chris Page | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 76.5L | $20.20 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $21.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | NW8751L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $14.10 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Jigger (1:55.20) in OPEN II HC on November 4 at $13.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cumberland Run beaten 45 m by Dp Freedoms Chrome (1:54.30) in OPEN on October 19 at $14.87. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/11/2026 | 16 | OPEN II HC | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Kyle Husted | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $14.87 |
| 6/9 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN II HC | $37,356.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $170.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | NW8001L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 40 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Loney | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Winslow at The Meadows over 1609m in a OPEN on October 29 at $4.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Winslow at The Meadows over 1609m in a OPEN HCP on November 5 at $5.60. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,027.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $27,027.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $9.60 |
| 6/6 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | OPEN HCP | $27,299.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 30 | OSS4&UPCHP-R3 | $143,678.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Burkholder | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 7 m by Seismic Step (1:54.10) in NW11501L4 on October 23 at $19.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 6 m by Reggianito (1:54.00) in NW13001L4 on October 16 at $52.10. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $23,707.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $19.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | NW13001L4 | $23,707.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $52.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.20 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | NW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NW5501L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.60 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NW8751L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $58.90 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 56.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | J D Finn | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Scioto Downs both over 1609m. Last start won by 35 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:52.30) beating Dusty Dungarees in NW10PM-CL on November 3 at $1.80. Going very well and deserves top billing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/11/2026 | 11 | NW10PM-CL | $28,450.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/10/2026 | 11 | NW10CDCL | $25,144.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NW10PM-CL | $28,736.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | NW10PM-CL | $28,736.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | COMMONWLTH | $138,889.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $8.55 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | COMMONWLTH | $41,667.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 127.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cote Keim | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Jigger (1:55.20) in OPEN II HC on November 4 at $17.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sayinwhatimthinkin (1:54.10) in NW10001L4 on October 28 at $5.10. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Smith | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $17.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2026 | 11 | NW10001L4 | $29,872.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $22,989.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/10/2026 | 11 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $17,241.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | NW3000L4 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |