Northfield Park Race 1 - Race 1
VEL MR STEVE (4) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 17 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. UNFILTERED (3) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. HEART OF ROCK (5) is close to a win after two successive seconds, the latest over 1609m at this track. Something for the Multiples: BIG BAD MIKE (2)

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Cyclone Banner (1:53.40) in NW2500L4 on April 7 at $28.80. At his previous start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:53.10) in NW5000L4 on March 29 at $77.10. Hard to leave out.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $28.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $77.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 18 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $65.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Miller | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following March 24 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.9 m (Fr2) at this track (1:58.30) beating Hes All Yourself in NW1500L4 on April 1 at $3.40. This race will be harder than that win. Looking to others in this race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $20.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $22.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $15.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Aaron Lehman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Cyclone Banner (1:53.40) in NW2500L4 on April 7 at $46. Before that, 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Commander Bob (1:54.30) in NW2500L4 on March 29 at $46.50. Capable of testing this line-up.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $46.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 38.3L | $46.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Lehman | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $12.90 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $29.30 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Calexpo | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Rose Run Xiled (1:57.00) in NW2500L4 on April 1 at $4.80. The run prior 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Lancaster Hill (1:54.10) in NW2500L4 on March 25 at $6.30. Expecting better things this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Rose Run Xiled at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on April 1 at $5.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Bb Cruiser at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on April 8 at $35.70. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $35.70 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Anthony MacDonald | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.20 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | 3 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 66.0L | $25.80 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $84.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $46.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $14.80 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Candace Brandstatter-Hall | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
11-year-old entire showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Handsome Sir (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on April 7 at $4.70. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Lancaster Hill at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on March 25 at $39.80. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $39.80 |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $39.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $108.70 |
| 8/9 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,700.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | David Lake | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $47.10 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph Kramp | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 41.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:53.20) in NW5000L4 on April 6 at $77.80. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Louie The Horse (1:55.10) in NW3500L4 on March 25 at $33.30. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/04/2026 | 12 | NW5000L4 | $15,429.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $77.80 |
| 6/9 | 25/03/2026 | 63 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $33.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 30 | NW3500L4 | $13,154.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $49.40 |
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | 20 | NW3500L4 | $13,476.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $45.10 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,435.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $95.80 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Dancethewayuare (1:55.00) in NW3500L4 on April 7 at $59.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Gallant Star (1:54.20) in NW3500L4 on April 1 at $64.10. Looks one of the also-rans.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $59.80 |
| 5/9 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $64.10 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $8.30 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 12 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $57.20 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Chris Lems | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 50.3L | $22.80 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ross Wolfenden | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Risen Man (1:56.20) in NW2500L4 on March 31 at $19. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr2) at this track (1:56.20) beating Pet My Rock in NW1500L4 on March 24 at $7.20. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $7.20 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | 29 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 50.3L | $55.50 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | 33 | NW3251L4 | $17,832.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $44.50 |
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $11,211.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 2:01.00 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $22.40 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |