Dayton Raceway Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
POPULAR EXPERT (4) Towards the tail last start at Delaware County Fair. Has the potential to improve sharply. Definite claims. ME READY (7) Folded up in the straight when 7th last start at Delaware County Fair. Has the ability to turn things around. Has a nice turn of foot. Suitably placed in this race. AIMING TO PLEASE (3) Narrowly denied victory last start at Delaware County Fair. Shows good finishing speed. Can give this a shake. SMOKING MARS (9) Right in contention last start at Delaware County Fair and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. Looks to be value.

Driver: Ronnie Gillespie
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Got going late when 4th last start at Delaware County Fair and drawn beautifully. Should be swooping on the field late. Sound chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Justin Irvine | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Justin Irvine | 2 |
| - | $11.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | NW2PMCD TROT | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Justin Irvine | 6 |
| 8.25L | $7.00 | |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 5 |
| 1L | $3.70 | |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 6 |
| 4L | $7.50 | |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 10 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 9 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 8 |
| 46.5L | $22.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 4 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 | |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 5 |
| 11.25L | $8.00 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
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Finished strongly when 3rd last start at Delaware County Fair. Small possibility.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Austin Hanners | 9 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 4 |
| 1L | $1.83 | |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 2 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 8 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 1 |
| 22.25L | $41.00 | |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 4 |
| 10.25L | $7.00 | |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Chris Page
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Narrowly denied victory last start at Delaware County Fair. Expected to be flashing home. Can win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Mike Wilder | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Luke Hanners | 2 |
| 999.99L | $4.00 | |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Gillespie | 9 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Gillespie | 8 |
| 32L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Macdonald
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Unsighted last start at Delaware County Fair. Has the potential to improve sharply. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Anthony Macdonald | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Angus | 3 |
| 13L | $26.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Jason Merriman | 9 |
| 12.25L | $10.00 | |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 54 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Sam Widger
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Ran 4th last run at Delaware County Fair. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Watch betting.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Samuel Widger | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 6 |
| 1.25L | $41.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 10 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Rosy Weaver | 9 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
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Tyler Smith and Scott Cox deserve serious attention when combined. Very competitive this preparation. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Brett Miller | 4 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 4 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Noah Newman | 7 |
| 7.25L | $22.00 | |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 1 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |

Driver: Hugh Beatty
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Weakened under pressure when 7th last start at Delaware County Fair. Has the ability to turn things around. Has a great burst of speed late. Definite contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Hugh Beatty | 2 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Hugh Beatty | 7 |
| 21.25L | $9.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Hugh Beatty | 1 |
| 27.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Hugh Beatty | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Hugh Beatty | 6 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Detweiler
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Close to claiming the win last start at Delaware County Fair and showing consistent performance in races. Should be going forward early. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | GD | Kevin Detweiler | 3 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kevin Detweiler | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kevin Detweiler | 7 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |