Northfield Park Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
LATHER UP ATHENS (8) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a tenth at Dayton Raceway on December 2. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expecting a very good run. LATHER ROCK (1) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. ALWAYS EIGHTEEN (3) did not make an impact last start but strips fitter third-up and can improve from this favourable draw.

Driver: Dan Noble
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Fear Romeo at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on March 17 at $19. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Luck Be My Legend at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on March 24 at $24.20. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $24.20 |
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Marc St Louis (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 95.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,725.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,725.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,846.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Mapes | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Luck Be My Legend (1:57.30) in NW1PMCD on March 24 at $32.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Punisher Eleven (1:57.20) in NW1PMCD on March 10 at $22.30. Hard to find on recent performances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $32.20 |
| 8/9 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 44.3L | $22.30 |
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John G Wengerd | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John G Wengerd | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Lehman
Stats
Comments
Last start by 16 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:58.10) beating Space Captain in 10000CLNW1 on March 24 at $1.20. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,725.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 126 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jerry Miller | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $19.60 |
| 6/8 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | 33 | 2YONW1PMCD | $13,699.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $60.40 |
| 4/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2025 | 69 | 2YONW1PMCD | $13,761.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $30.10 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 12 m by When Is Parade (1:55.20) in NW1EXTPM on July 4 at $6.20. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2025 | 12 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.20 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | TSS-2YOCG | $31,008.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $84.10 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2025 | 6 | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,333.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $33.10 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,333.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $20.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,333.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $20.80 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | TSS-2YOCG | $30,581.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $33.30 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 22 m by Leland Hanover (1:54.10) in NW1PM on March 24 at $78. At her previous start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 12 m by D A Black Beauty (1:55.40) in FMNW2-CL on March 18 at $7.90. Top-three finish is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | NW1PM | $18,258.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $78.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW2-CL | $16,854.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW2-CL | $16,854.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Sam Widger | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW2-CL | $16,854.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | FMNW2-CL | $16,854.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $31.60 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,846.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Luck Be My Legend (1:57.10) in 10000CLNW1 on March 17 at $38.90. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 70 m by Rks Captain (1:56.10) in NW1PMCD on March 8 at $7.90. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,725.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 38.3L | $38.90 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 69.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,846.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 39.8L | $2.90 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 47.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 75.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Butane (1:56.30) in NW1PMCD on March 18 at $101.20. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 80 m by Rks Captain (1:57.10) in NW1PMCD on March 1 at $48.40. Recent form suggests he needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 50.3L | $101.20 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | 74 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 78.0L | $48.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | NW1PMCD | $13,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | David Lake | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 186.0L | $94.10 |
| 8/9 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | David Lake | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $50.70 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 67.5L | $27.70 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |
| 89/7 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | TMI <65 | $10,959.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Lake | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $3.60 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into tenth behind Naked Barry at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW2PM-CL on December 2 at $2.10. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Hochstetler | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | 150 | NW2PM-CL | $15,314.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 87.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | OHSS 3C | $99,388.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 60.0L | $20.30 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | SHERMAN | $24,883.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2025 | 11 | SHERMAN | $24,883.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 07/06/2025 | 252 | OSS 3C | $101,089.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Hank Le Van | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $61.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2024 | 57 | OHSS 2C | $95,588.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | W | Hank Le Van | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $51.70 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Luck Be My Legend (1:57.30) in NW1PMCD on March 24 at $5.20. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:57.20) beating Dragon Mode in NW1PMCD on March 10 at $2.70. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |