Dayton Raceway has a 14-race card. The Early Daily Double, and the Late Pick 3 that starts in Race 12 will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1 (4:00 PM EST) Early Daily Double

3-Port Royal Hanover (8/5)-Shipped in from Haw and didn't disappoint on 12-12 and now Sam Widger takes the lines. Left the Erv Miller barn on 11-23 and lands in the Ron Burke stable. Comes back against the same, could be even better in the 2nd race on this surface. Does loses Chris Page and that could help the price.

Race 2 (4:20 PM EST)

3-Don't B Blue (6-1)-Northfield shipper comes in off a very sharp score on 12-22 and it was 1st time Lasix. This 3-year-old should be a solid price and has 5/8's experience. Steps up, but could double up versus a soft group of older foes.

$10 DD 3-3
Total Bet=$10

Race 12 (7:40 PM EST) Late Pick 3

5-Blue Ocean (8/5)-Started slowly and was fortunate to catch the leaders down the lane but got nipped at the wire. Needs to be used at this level but slow starts make it more difficult. Will look for Sam Widger to be closer to the leader turning for the wire in his 2nd straight steer.
8-Lazy Jane (15-1)-Comes off an even effort in a needed start. Could be a large price and will give the veteran some respect in the 2nd start at a lower level. Does like to win and could surprise with a smooth trip.

Race 13 (8:00 PM EST)

1-Barley A Lie (12-1)-Drew off last week leaving from post 5 and that made 2 wins in 3 starts. Northfield shipper is sharp and could be a live price shot after drawing post 1. Has hit the board in 2 of 3 starts at DTN and could post a win if races near the top of the stack.
6-Odds On Mad Hatter (8/5)-The Virgil Morgan entry has 6 wins in 12 starts on this oval and has only missed the board twice. Finished 2nd and 3rd to a tough foe in the last 2 races and he isn't in this field. Knows how to win taking 12 pictures in 24 races this year and may have met a beatable field.

Race 14 (8:20 PM EST)

3-Trifecta (20-1)-Price shot should be better in the 2nd start after a sick scratch. Could never get into the last race leaving from post 9. The last time the 6-year-old drew inside was on 11-7, started from post 3 and finished 2nd versus this kind. Will take a swing at what should be a jumbo price.
6-Hell On Wheels (2-1)-Longshots started inside last time and they were able to secure the point and the pocket. Luke Hanners landed 3rd and the race fell apart when the leaders faltered. Was blocked in the lane but it didn't cost the win, although could have finished higher. Did attempt to leave hard in last and will expect a big try on the drop in class.

$2 Late Pick 3

5,8/1,6/3,6
Total Bet=$16

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