Northfield Park Race 8 - Race 8
HIGH FLYIN' FILLY (8) has been racing very well and deserved her success last start, scoring by 2.25 metres over 1609m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets a comparable field so she can keep the ball rolling. SWEET ILLOUSION (6) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out. LADY RITA (7) cannot be left out after registering a sequence of four top-three finishes, the latest at this track two weeks ago. Something for the Multiples: BAD GIRLS RACING (5)

Driver: James Day
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Meets High Flyin' Filly again; when 30 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a FMOPEN HCP race on April 4. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $53.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $40.90 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 118 | FMNW5000L4 | $16,152.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $29.60 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 41.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | FM30000NW7 | $18,321.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | FM30000NW7 | $18,321.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by High Flyin' Filly (1:52.40) in FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $8.40. At her previous start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Morning Miracle (1:54.00) in FMOPEN HCP on March 28 at $24.70. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 48.8L | $8.40 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $24.70 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $13.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $10.20 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,104.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 21 m by Rose (1:51.10) in FMOPEN HCP on April 2 at $30.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 11 m by Time Of The Season (1:52.30) in FMOPEN HCP on March 26 at $29.30. Not likely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $26,201.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $30.20 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | FMOPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $29.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW5500L4 | $12,360.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | FMNW6200L4 | $12,360.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | FMNW5800L4 | $11,657.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | FMNW9500L4 | $16,405.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by High Flyin' Filly (1:52.40) in FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $38.10. Showed ability the race before when she won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:54.00) beating High Flyin' Filly in FMOPEN HCP on March 28 at $10.70. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $38.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $22.10 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | FMNW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $6.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.00) beating Pams For Real in FMNW6500L4 on April 4 at $6. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Joyful Lady (1:55.00) in FMNW5000L4 on March 28 at $11.50. Facing a more difficult task this time.
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 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMNW6500L4 | $18,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 70 | FMNW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Michael D Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FMNW5000L4 | $16,741.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $16.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | FMNW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | FMNW3500L4 | $14,548.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $15.40 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | FMNW3500L4 | $13,435.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Rush | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by High Flyin' Filly (1:52.40) in FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $1.60. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Andre Nared | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | FMNW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW6001L4 | $27,388.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | FM 12501L4 | $35,815.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Trevor Smith | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | FM 16501L4 | $40,730.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.20 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Derek Watiker | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Morning Miracle at this track over 1609m in a FMOPEN HCP on March 28 at $24.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind High Flyin' Filly at this track over 1609m in a FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $4.40. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $24.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | FMOPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Don Sherman | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.40) beating Sweet Illousion in FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $6.60. Hard to go past based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | FMOPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | 11 | FMOPEN HCP | $25,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by High Flyin' Filly (1:52.40) in FMOPEN HCP on April 4 at $15.30. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at Miami Valley Raceway (1:52.00) beating Shortys Girl in FMNW9001L4 on March 26 at $11. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | FMOPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Anthony MacDonald | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $15.30 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | FMNW9001L4 | $31,601.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 11 | FMNW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $12.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 24 | FMNW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $15.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | FMNW3251L4 | $17,832.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 54.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | FMNW3500L4 | $11,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 39.8L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Angus Lake | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |