Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
OLD TOWN ROAD (5) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 24 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. VEL MR STEVE (1) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 16 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. LAKESIDE BUDDY (2) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 9 metres at this track over 1609m. DCROCKINMOONDANCER (8) must be respected after scoring last start by 0.9 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Tick's A Yankin (1:55.30) in NW1500L4 on March 8 at $10.10. Leading contender and the inside draw helps.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $10.10 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Last start by 9 m (Fr5) at this track (1:58.20) beating Extra Crunchy in NW1500L4 on March 11 at $15.70. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $15.70 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $45.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 09/02/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $95.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 19 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $48.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:49.40 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 9 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway, beaten 13 m by Pointomygranson (1:58.20) in NW3000L4 on March 4 at $81.55. Difficult to enthuse based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $56.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | NW3000L4 | $12,219.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Good | Dan Yetman | 1:58.20 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $81.55 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $54.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $86.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | CLASSÂ C | $8,987.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Dan Yetman | 2:00.20 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Roc Vodka (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on March 8 at $32.70. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Rj Maverick (1:56.20) in NW2500L4 on March 3 at $36.70. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $32.70 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $36.70 |
| 6/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $52.80 |
| 9/9 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $116.50 |
| 9/9 | 09/02/2026 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 53.3L | $41.30 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 11 | NW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $56.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Risenshine Seaside (1:52.40) in NW3500L4 on March 8 at $60.80. At the previous start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 23 m by Rock With Jk (1:53.00) in NW3251L4 on March 2 at $33. Suitably placed and can bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $60.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/03/2026 | 8 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $33.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $26.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW3251L4 | $17,832.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $17.20 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NW3251L4 | $18,685.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $22.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | NW3251L4 | $18,685.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.90 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Three Grand (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on March 3 at $5.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Groovy Joe (1:58.00) in NW2500L4 on February 24 at $34.10. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $34.10 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $45.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NW750PSLC | $20,927.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 98.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.70 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start won by 25 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:56.30) beating Barley Mischievous in NW1500L4 on February 25 at $1.05. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/9 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 3 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 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
Hard to fault of late. Last start by a 0.9 m (Fr6) at this track (1:58.00) beating Pirates Beach Bar in NW1500L4 on March 11 at $4.70. Must be respected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $38.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $22.20 |
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 34 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 53.3L | $91.40 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $23.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Roc Vodka (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on March 8 at $6.70. Two runs back won by 7 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:56.10) beating Pound Sign in NW1500L4 on March 1 at $1.10. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 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 |