Dayton Raceway Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
SURREAL IDEAL (9) was in the money at Scioto Downs two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 17 metres. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. ROCK SHINES AGAIN (8) maintained the recent momentum at his latest appearance when he scored by 4.5 metres over 1609m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets a similar line up so he can add to the strong recent effort. OAKWOOD HEYMIKI (6) should be ready to peak now after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. HIGHER GROUND (2) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Cameron Mccown
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Dancing Stranger (1:50.30) in NW10001L4 on October 31 at $3.30. Two runs back won by 4 m (Fr8) at Scioto Downs (1:51.40) beating Brookview Bullet in HGNW8001L4 on October 24 at $29.80. Needs an easier race.
Last Starts 15 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 | 7 | NW10001L4 | $29,872.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,833.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $29.80 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $71.40 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kenneth Weimer | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Rock Shines Again (1:49.30) in OPEN on November 7 at $7.20. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Hanners
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $36.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Scioto Downs (1:50.20) beating Makes Sense in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $1.20. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $36.80 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.10 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN II | $37,356.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW12501L4 | $34,483.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:49.20 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $18.60 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $30,556.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayne Kauffman
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Makes Sense (1:50.10) in OPEN II on October 31 at $9.30. Before that 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 2.25 m by Bright Bet (1:50.20) in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $14.50. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 15 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 | 7 | OPEN II | $36,984.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2026 | 6 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2026 | 8 | NW8000L4 | $23,707.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NW4501L4 | $17,241.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Comments
Won three starts back at Scioto Downs over 1609m OPEN on October 17. Last time out 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $23.30. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 29.3L | $23.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN II | $37,356.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NW12501L4 | $34,483.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $23.30 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NW11501L4 | $22,917.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $4.30. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at Scioto Downs (1:50.20) beating Twisted Destiny in NW16551L4 on October 24 at $2.50. Big run expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | NW16551L4 | $28,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 91 | OPEN | $43,103.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | #SENDITIN-G3 | $145,138.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Brett Miller | 1:48.20 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $28.90 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NW16501L4 | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:48.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a 0.9 m (Fr4) at Cumberland Run (1:50.30) beating A Cool Moment in NW7000L4CD on November 9 at $26.59. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Cumberland Run, beaten 12 m by Yankee B Something (1:50.40) in KYNW4500L4 on November 1 at $2.50. May find this too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/11/2026 | 8 | NW7000L4CD | $31,294.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $26.59 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2026 | 8 | KYNW4500L4 | $25,605.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | KYNW3000L4 | $22,989.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | KYNW3000L4 | $22,989.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Geremy Bobbitt | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $1.89 |
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NW3000L4 | $15,805.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.52 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | HGNW5001L4 | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $22.20 |

Driver: Marvin Luna
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Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:49.30) beating Higher Ground in OPEN on November 7 at $1.80. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Dandy Ideal at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a BR FINAL F-G1 on October 24 at $50.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 6 m by Women Layer (1:48.40) in BR CROWN E on October 17 at $29.10. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $951,149.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:47.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $50.90 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $29.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | DTN DERBY | $107,759.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $10.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | OPEN HCP | $27,778.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | EWART CONS | $69,444.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN HCP | $26,389.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.00 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Rock Shines Again (1:49.30) in OPEN on November 7 at $88.10. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Swingtown (1:50.00) in OPEN HC on October 31 at $38.20. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $42,674.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:49.30 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $88.10 |
| 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 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |