Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
SHRIMP AND GRITS (3) was disappointing last start when 13 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track. Best form reference might be his win at this track four starts back. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Tackles a similar assignment and he can finish a lot closer this time. CAPTAIN T HANOVER (4) ran fourth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 8 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. SO SO DE VIE (5) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can atone. BULLVILLESPANDEMIC (2) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Record Machine (1:58.30) in NW2500L4 on January 28 at $17.70. At his previous start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Risen Man (1:59.00) in NW2500L4 on January 21 at $43.20. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $17.70 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | James Day | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $43.20 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $64.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $19.30 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 84 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 2:02.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $43.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $11,009.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $6.60 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Pirates Alley (1:57.00) in 8000CL on January 28 at $9.20. At the run before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Speed Snip (1:58.00) in 8000CL on January 21 at $34.10. Right in contention.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 21/01/2026 | 15 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Greg Grismore | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $34.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NW1250PSLC | $16,442.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 117.0L | $15.70 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NW1250PSLC | $16,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 5 | NW1250PSLC | $16,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $27.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jenny Melander | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Two Oclock Johnny (2:00.10) in NW2500L4 on February 1 at $5. Before that, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Pirates Alley (1:57.00) in 8000CL on January 28 at $3. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Phil Fluet | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Pizzagaina (1:57.20) in NW2500L4 on February 1 at $4.30. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 15 m by Aussie Scooter (1:54.10) in 15000CLHC on January 17 at $23.70. Big run expected.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $23.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 23 | 15000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 41.3L | $66.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | 15000CLM | $18,377.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $25.94 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | 15000CLM | $18,377.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.67 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 15 | 15000CLM | $18,377.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $5.04 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dan Rawlings | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sean Bier | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Big Kiz (1:56.00) in NW2500L4 on January 28 at $89.90. At the previous start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Rose Run Xiled (2:01.00) in NW750PSLC on January 14 at $13.20. Suitably placed and can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 56.3L | $89.90 |
| 6/9 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | NW750PSLC | $11,211.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Emanuel Miller | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $13.20 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $58.10 |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Strong performance last time out 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Two Oclock Johnny (2:00.10) in NW2500L4 on February 1 at $26.80. Not sure he can repeat the dose in this tricky assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:00.10 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $26.80 |
| 3/9 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $38.30 |
| 3/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.70 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $92.90 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $22.70 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 35 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $64.70 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Back In My Day (1:58.40) in NW2500L4 on January 27 at $64.70. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at this track (2:00.10) beating Pet My Rock in NW1500L4 on January 20 at $3.80. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $64.70 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 2:00.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Emanuel Miller | 2:01.40 | 4 |
| 56.3L | $13.60 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $67.40 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $82.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following January 28 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.9 m (Fr1) at this track (2:00.10) beating Fame And Power in NW2500L4 on February 1 at $4.80. This race will be harder than that win. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.30 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $34.70 |
| 3/9 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $19.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $41.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | Justin Belanger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Big Kiz (1:56.00) in NW2500L4 on January 28 at $17.10. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Pocket The Cash (1:55.10) in NW3500L4 on January 18 at $27.30. A better showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 64.5L | $17.10 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,154.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $27.30 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,154.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $26.60 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | NW5000L4 | $17,152.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $96.90 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $5.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Detweiler | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 75.75L | $0.00 |