Scioto Downs Race 7 - Race 7
BIRR CASTLE (2) Narrowly beaten last start at The Red Mile and proven runner at this trip. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will be there at the finish. BLUE RANGER (3) Ran over the top of them when winning last time at the track and have to respect the form at the distance. No shock to see a win. TWO DAY HANGOVER (4) Finished with purpose when winning last time at this track and proven performer at this distance. Has shown early pace in races to date. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . CLIMATIC HANOVER (6) Threw down a serious challenge last run at this venue. Will be positive in the run early. Racing consistently this campaign. Consider an each way bet.

Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Comments
Close to claiming the win last run at the track and drawn well. Yannick Gingras and Ronald J Burke are an imposing duo. Watch betting.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 7 |
| 1L | $3.10 | |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 7 |
| 5.25L | $17.00 | |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 6.25L | $12.00 | |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 2.75L | $1.50 | |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 1L | $3.25 | |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 | |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 4 |
| 2.75L | $2.60 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
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Comments
Competed in a tight contest last start at The Red Mile and proven performer at this distance in the past. Likely to be well placed early. Great chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 1 |
| 0.15L | $3.10 | |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.20 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Comments
Charged home to win last time at this venue and suited at this distance historically. Driver Dexter J Dunn and trainer Marcus M Melander are usually competitive together. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 2 |
| 1L | $3.50 | |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Orjan Kihlstrom | 1 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 | |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Mike Wilder | 5 |
| 22.75L | $2.80 | |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Macdonald
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Comments
Romped home to win last time at this track and have to respect the form at the distance. Expecting to settle positively. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 | |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Dexter J Dunn | 8 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 7 |
| 0.15L | $9.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | Mattias V Melander | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
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Comments
Was $14.00 and missed by a narrow margin last time at this track. Performing honestly since returning from a spell. Ronnie Wrenn Jr is a suitable booking. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 1 |
| 3.25L | $14.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FAST | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 | |
| 1/5 | 27/08/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 5 |
| 2L | $2.15 | |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ridge Warren | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Corey Callahan | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 1 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 | |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 8 |
| 5L | $1.50 | |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 2 |
| 1.75L | $21.00 |

Driver: Todd Mccarthy
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Comments
Competed in a tight contest last run at the track. Should race on the speed. Running with confidence since resuming from a break. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 2.75L | $14.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 6 |
| 20.25L | $16.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Lucas Wallin | 1 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Mccarthy
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Comments
Right up there last run at the track. Producing consistent results this preparation. Likely to get back in the field. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 3.25L | $34.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Scott R Zeron | 1 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 8 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 1 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ake Svanstedt
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Comments
Close to a win last time around here. Displays good tactical speed. Driver Ake Svanstedt is a strong choice aboard. In good shape since returning from a break. Place and exotics candidate.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 5 |
| 2.25L | $3.80 | |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Dexter J Dunn | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 1 |
| 2.75L | $14.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.10 | |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 4 |
| 4.25L | $6.00 | |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 | |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 6 |
| 33.75L | $7.50 |

Driver: Austin Hanners
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $8.50 and threw down a serious challenge last start at this track. Has early speed and positions nicely. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 4 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 6 |
| 6.25L | $34.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | GD | Austin Hanners | 1 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 6 |
| 2.75L | $1.85 | |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |