Touchedbythesea to Race in Buckeye Stallion Final
The colt will compete in the $80,000 series final at Dayton Raceway this Saturday.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Equestrian
Touchedbythesea is set to compete in the Buckeye Stallion Series final for 3-year-old colt pacers on Oct. 3 at Dayton Raceway. The colt enters the race as the 6-1 fourth betting choice.
Why it matters
This final represents the culmination of a five-leg series where Touchedbythesea earned 160 points to secure his spot in the championship field. The event is one of eight $80,000 divisions held at the track.
Touchedbythesea has secured $41,275 in earnings over 13 starts this season. He enters the $80,000 final with 6-1 betting odds, while Odds On Rpj is the 9-5 morning-line favorite.
The players
Touchedbythesea
He is a 3-year-old pacer competing in the Buckeye Stallion Series.
Chris Page
He is the professional driver selected to pilot Touchedbythesea in the championship race.
Odds On Rpj
He is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the upcoming final at Dayton Raceway.
The details
Driver Chris Page will guide Touchedbythesea from the post four starting position in the final. The colt has demonstrated consistency throughout the series with victories at Eldorado Scioto Downs, Northfield Park, and the Delaware County Fair.
Timeline
April 29: Touchedbythesea scored his first career win at The Meadows.
May 9: The colt won the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series.
June 6: Touchedbythesea claimed victory in the second series leg.
Sept. 24: He won the fifth leg of the series at the Delaware County Fair.
Oct. 3: The horse will compete in the Buckeye Stallion Series final.
The Big Picture
The Buckeye Stallion Series is a regional harness racing circuit that provides a structured path for young pacers to develop and compete for significant purses. This final serves as the culmination of the 2026 racing season for participating 3-year-olds.
As the 6-1 fourth choice, Touchedbythesea will start from the favorable post four position in the final. Bettors should monitor his performance against the morning-line favorite, Odds On Rpj, who carries 9-5 odds.
The takeaway
Racing fans should note that post positions and early-season point totals often influence the final betting landscape for 3-year-old pacers. Closely observing driver-horse synergy can provide a better understanding of potential race outcomes in high-stakes divisions.
Further reading
Learn more about local racing events on the Equestrian page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Harnesslink.
