Northfield Park Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609M
HELLABALOU (3) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 12 metres into sixth at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m. No excuses from this more advantageous draw. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. LAKE CHARLES (6) scored last start by 1.5 metres in a far better performance at this track over 1609m. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. LEGENDARY DOOWRAH (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 1.5 metres at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m. ALWAYSCUTTINSCHOOL (1) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Perfect Promises at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m in a 3-6YO30CLM on February 9 at $5.06. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Base Stealer at this track over 1609m in a NW5000L4 on March 22 at $4.10. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/03/2026 | 41 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | 3-6YO30CLM | $22,825.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $5.06 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | 3-6YO30CLM | $22,825.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $5.59 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 35 | 3-6YO30CLM | $23,916.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.76 |
| 5/7 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 3-6YO30CLM | $24,502.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.34 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 3-6YO30CLM | $24,502.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $7.25 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:53.10) in NW5000L4 on March 29 at $13.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $59.90 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $18,539.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $39.30 |
| 9/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | SA20000CL | $24,964.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $24.60 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 12 m by Speaker Of Peace (1:54.10) in NW10241L5 on March 16 at $11.79. At the previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 6 m by Mirragon (1:52.40) in NW9500L5 on March 7 at $7.70. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | NW10241L5 | $23,876.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $11.79 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NW9500L5 | $18,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.70 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NW9500L5 | $18,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NW6600L5 | $15,692.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 12 | NW10500L5 | $18,545.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW16681L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $10.28 |
| 4/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Bismarkduplessis (1:52.10) in OPEN II on March 22 at $80.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Lake Charles (1:53.40) in NW6500L4 on March 15 at $12.80. Must be included.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $80.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | OPEN IIHCP | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $18,539.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | NW6500L4 | $18,260.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 33.8L | $58.70 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Meets Lake Charles again; when 24 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a OPEN II HC race on March 29. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN II HC | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $35.80 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN IIHCP | $23,876.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $40.70 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $62.90 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | OPENII HCP | $24,251.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 8 | NW6500L4 | $19,116.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 19 | NW6500L4 | $18,260.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $13.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Don Sherman | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:52.10) beating Betterdealmein in OPEN II HC on March 29 at $2.10. In the right form and can score again.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN IIHCP | $23,876.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | OPENII HCP | $24,251.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Master Yossi (1:54.40) in NW6500L4 on March 29 at $12.70. Before that beaten 50 metres, seventh at this track over 1609m OPEN II on March 22. Favour others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $12.70 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Carson Conrad | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 48.8L | $29.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NW6001L4 | $27,388.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.10 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $49.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.05 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start by 1.5 m (Fr6) at Miami Valley Raceway (1:51.10) beating Boomerang in NW6PM on March 22 at $4.40. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $11.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $7.70 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | NW6PM | $29,957.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $40.30 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mark Rocovich | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Bateson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Lake Charles (1:52.10) in OPEN II HC on March 29 at $8.90. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bismarkduplessis (1:52.10) in OPEN II on March 22 at $13.70. Forward showing expected.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $24,579.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $19,944.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $23.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | NW6500L4 | $18,539.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Chris Lems | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/5 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |