Northfield Park Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609M
OBLIVION EXPRESS (6) is in outstanding form with wins at his last three starts, most recently when he was too good over this track and distance a week ago. Won't find this any harder and he can salute once again. THE TODDFATHER (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. DOOBIE NIGHTS (9) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track a week ago. Something for the Multiples: STORM AHEAD (4)

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Oblivion Express (1:57.30) in NW2PMCD on January 6 at $46.60. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Whywoodidothat (1:57.00) in 22500CLNW4 on December 2 at $3.60. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/01/2026 | 35 | NW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $46.60 |
| 5/9 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NW4PM-CL | $18,321.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $18.20 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | NW4PM-CL | $18,321.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | NW1PMCD | $13,699.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $1.10 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NW2/10CL | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Meets Oblivion Express again; when 55 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD race on January 6. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | NW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 53.3L | $78.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $30.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $15.10 |
| 6/9 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 49.5L | $83.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $14.60 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Senor Soldado (1:57.40) in NW2PMCD on December 30 at $61.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hawthorne beaten 80 m by Fox Valley Silent (1:55.40) in 3&4YOSER on December 7 at $12.80. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $61.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | 3&4YOSER | $11,485.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 81.0L | $12.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 2:00.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | NW2PM | $21,374.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Smith | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $20.30 |
| 8/8 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | NW2PMLC | $17,557.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 77.3L | $57.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2025 | 6 | NW1501-5 | $6,088.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Chris Brown | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $1.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:58.10) beating Papa Verlin in 22500CLNW4 on January 6 at $7.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
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 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | NW1PMCD | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | 15000CLNW2 | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 2:02.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | 15000CLNW2 | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $14.70 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Myers | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Storm Ahead (1:58.10) in 22500CLNW4 on January 6 at $2.10. Well placed to go a couple better.
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 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | 13 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | 15 | NW4PMCD | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMLC | $34,351.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $26.20 |
| 3/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMLC | $17,557.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMLC | $17,557.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 9 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:57.30) beating Doobie Nights in NW2PMCD on January 6 at $1.70. Two runs back posted a big 15 m win (Fr4) at this track (1:57.00) beating Kb's Well Done in NW1PMCD on December 30 at $1.05. Big run expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | 144 | NW1PMCD | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | 5 | OHFSÂ 3YOC | $13,303.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $11.10 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2025 | 15 | NW1PMCD | $13,456.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | BSSÂ 3CP | $30,581.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $19.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Miller | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 20 m by Stonebridge Alien (1:54.10) in CDCLMNW6 on December 26 at $49.40. Two runs back 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 30 m by The Blood Bay Colt (1:57.00) in CDCLMNW6 on December 19 at $49.90. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,485.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Case Bateson | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $49.40 |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,485.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Jeremy Indof | 1:57.00 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $49.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,485.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Indof | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $39.80 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 153 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,485.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $34.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Kolton Hauser | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Clair Umholtz | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,468.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $94.10 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,664.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $113.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Storm Ahead (1:58.10) in 22500CLNW4 on January 6 at $45. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Senor Soldado (1:57.40) in NW2PMCD on December 30 at $30.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $45.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $30.60 |
| 8/9 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 38.3L | $44.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | 15000CLNW2 | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 2:02.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,882.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,855.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jared Seekman | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Seekman | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Oblivion Express (1:57.30) in NW2PMCD on January 6 at $3.10. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win (Fr4) at The Meadows (1:53.20) beating Ridin The Waves in CDCLMW1NW3 on December 26 at $2.30. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | NW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,413.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,413.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brady Brown | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brady Brown | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | NW2EXTPM | $15,267.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Skylar Tabron | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |