Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
MANCINO (5) is in good form at present. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. DRAMA CRITIC (8) ran sixth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 20 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. EXPRESSO JOE (7) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. DANDY'S WORLD (3) is better than his last-start ninth over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway.

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Beachin (1:58.20) in NW1500L4 on January 21 at $6.20. Before that 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by White Claw (1:57.20) in NW750PSLC on January 1 at $64.40. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
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 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | James Day | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $64.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 2:00.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $116.20 |
| 8/9 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $62.40 |
| 8/9 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 2:00.20 | 8 |
| 109.5L | $97.10 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 60 | NW1500L4 | $8,397.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Deruntz | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $121.90 |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Deruntz | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 88.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Hawthorne beaten 35 m by Tommy Shelby (1:55.20) in NW501-4 on December 19 at $9.60. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | NW501-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $9.60 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | NW1001-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $22.40 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | NW1001-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NW2001-4 | $6,870.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | John MacDonald | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $79.40 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | NW2001-4 | $6,870.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 42.0L | $92.90 |
| 5/6 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW1501-5 | $6,088.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Good | Juan Franco | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Tyler Smith | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, well beaten by Nvrpoptdaplugs (1:52.10) in SA12500CL on January 18 at $47.10. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Homestretch Wes (1:57.30) in NW750PSLC on January 7 at $4. A better showing expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | SA12500CL | $17,190.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $47.10 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 39.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $36.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $59.10 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jack Griffith | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rick Ray | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Easily Amused (2:) in NW1500L4 on January 21 at $36.50. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Monty's Play (1:58.30) in NW1500L4 on December 16 at $65.90. Must be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 36 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 2:00.00 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $36.50 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Jason Thompson | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $65.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $6.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 149 | NW1500L4 | $8,397.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Thompson | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/06/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,886.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Lanny Merriman | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $83.70 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2025 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,729.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $75.50 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Trouble's A Brewin (1:57.10) in NW2500L4 on January 21 at $42.90. Before that, 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Tap Tap Tap (1:57.30) in NW750PSLC on January 7 at $122. Sure to play a significant role.
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 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $42.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/01/2026 | 8 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $122.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $30.80 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $18.40 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $62.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Voodoo Ranger (2:01.30) in NW1500L4 on January 18 at $15.90. Two runs back 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Delray Dude (1:56.10) in NW1500L4 on January 11 at $65.10. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 2:01.30 | 2 |
| 43.5L | $15.90 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 64.5L | $65.10 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Chris Lems | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $36.90 |
| 9/9 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 120.8L | $128.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $88.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tim Driver | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Tyler Albert (1:58.10) in 6000CL on January 20 at $42.50. The start before 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Shrimp And Grits (1:56.30) in 6000CL on January 13 at $10.20. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $42.50 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $10.20 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 78.8L | $31.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 2:01.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 59.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Myers | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Easily Amused (2:) in NW1500L4 on January 21 at $28. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Prince John (2:01.40) in NW1500L4 on January 14 at $17.30. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:00.00 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $28.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 2:01.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $17.30 |
| 5/9 | 07/01/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 49.5L | $65.10 |
| 6/9 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.10 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 91.5L | $14.20 |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | SA5000CL | $7,657.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $41.20 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |