Northfield Park Race 12 - Race 12
SFORZA (6) finished second at The Meadows two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. SPAAAANZANO (5) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. DON'T TAKE MY KEYS (1) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 3 metres at this track over 1609m. MOHATU AS (9) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Chris Lems
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In good form recently. Last start won by 3 m (Sr1) at this track (1:55.10) beating Emerald's Legacy in OPEN HCP on April 12 at $4.30. Big chance to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN HCP | $29,112.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $10.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $19.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Spencer Kahrig | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Stahl | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Don't Take My Keys (1:55.10) in OPEN HCP on April 12 at $13.10. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 25 | OPEN HCP | $29,112.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | OPEN II | $44,944.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NW13750L4 | $18,961.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $25.60 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | OPEN HCP | $25,678.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $13,124.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Scott Betts | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Jogging Full Trot (1:54.30) in OPEN HCP on April 6 at $2. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Spaaaanzano (1:54.40) in OPEN HCP on March 29 at $6.60. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Magic Hill (1:57.00) in NW8000L4 on May 4 at $21.50. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Konesky Iii | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN II | $36,641.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | NW10001L4 | $29,008.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | NW10000L4 | $25,114.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | NW8000L4 | $22,831.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2025 | 59 | NW8001L4 | $25,875.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2025 | 56 | OPEN HCP | $31,783.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Konesky Iii | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Jogging Full Trot at this track over 1609m in a OPEN HCP on April 6 at $3.80. Raced better the start before that where he won by 15 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:54.40) beating Inquistive Dan in OPEN HCP on March 29 at $2.30. Has the right credentials to take this out.
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 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,388.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Don't Take My Keys at this track over 1609m OPEN HCP last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second at The Meadows same class on March 27. Rates highly so expect a bold run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | OPEN HCP | $29,112.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | OPEN HCP | $26,201.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.05 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $25,678.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway beaten 2.25 m by Valentine Express (1:57.40) in OPEN on April 11 at $10.28. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway beaten 45 m by Crazy Ritz (1:57.30) in OPEN on March 28 at $31.81. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $22,562.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.28 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $21,770.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 47.3L | $31.81 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $13.80 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 85 | OPEN | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Good | Kevin Cummings | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Good | Kevin Cummings | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $19,142.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Kevin Cummings | 2:00.10 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $2.12 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $19,142.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Kevin Cummings | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.59 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Don't Take My Keys (1:55.10) in OPEN HCP on April 12 at $81.90. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 18 m by Asian Zing (1:53.40) in NW12501L4 on April 1 at $25.90. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | OPEN HCP | $29,112.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $81.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | NW12501L4 | $37,118.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $25.90 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $27,388.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Sam Widger | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $16.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | NW3251L4 | $17,832.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $54.20 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NW4501L4 | $23,169.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 57.8L | $18.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Spaaaanzano at this track over 1609m in a OPEN HCP on March 29 at $10.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Jogging Full Trot at this track over 1609m in a OPEN HCP on April 6 at $30.90. Nice effort last time. Winning hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN HCP | $28,384.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $30.90 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $17,978.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,961.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $31.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $62.30 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |