Tarshish Won the Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace
Tarshish secured a victory at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway in a time of 1:51.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Equestrian
Tarshish emerged victorious in the Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway. The pacer finished the race in 1:51, utilizing the passing lane to beat the field.
Why it matters
The win adds to the career success of Tarshish, who now boasts 15 victories in 47 career starts. The event highlights the competitive nature of the 14-race card held at the Dayton facility.
Tarshish finished with a winning time of 1:51 and paid $39.60, while Sadhaka N won a separate conditioned claiming event in 1:53.4 with a $23.20 payout.
The players
Tarshish
Tarshish is a pacer who has achieved 15 wins in 47 career starts.
Sadhaka N
Sadhaka N is a pacer who has secured six wins in 21 outings this year.
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
This is a gaming and harness racing facility located in Dayton that hosts regular racing events.
The details
Tarshish used the passing lane to outsprint competitors during the Open Handicap Pace, which featured a purse of $42,857. In a separate conditioned claiming event with a $28,571 purse, Sadhaka N came first-up to wear down the pacesetter.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Tarshish won the Open Handicap Pace.
October 1, 2026: Racing continues at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
October 3, 2026: The Grand Circuit stop takes place at the track.
Season Trajectory
The race follows the organizational standards established by the Grand Circuit. This performance builds momentum heading into the Grand Circuit stop at the same track, which features four high-stakes Dayton Derbies.
The victory adds to the win tallies for Tarshish and Sadhaka N, impacting their standing in current racing statistics. The $42,857 purse for the Open Pace and $28,571 for the claiming event represent significant payouts distributed across the 14-race card.
The takeaway
Understanding the performance of pacers like Tarshish provides insight into the current competitiveness of the regional racing circuit. Fans should note the upcoming high-stakes derby races as significant markers for the remainder of the season.
What happens next
Racing at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway continues on October 1, 2026, followed by the Grand Circuit stop on October 3, 2026, which will feature four Dayton Derbies with a combined purse of $1 million.
Further reading
Find more coverage of local race results in the Equestrian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
