Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9
BORN WILD (9) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 12 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. This should be an easier assignment so he is in the right race to return to form. BARBADOS (1) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track. POCKET OF TERROR A (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 7 metres at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: VEL MR STEVE (8)

Driver: Cory Kreiser
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Groovy Joe (1:52.30) in NW5000L4 on April 12 at $12.10. The run prior 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 80 m by Speed Snip (1:53.20) in NW6500L4 on April 6 at $41.20. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $15,429.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $12.10 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | NW6500L4 | $18,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 78.0L | $41.20 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $17.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:50.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.40) beating Caption This in NW2500L4 on April 14 at $10.10. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 23 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $31.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $47.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $30.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $16.90 |

Driver: Justin Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Trosa (1:52.40) in NW5000L4 on April 12 at $79.20. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:56.20) beating Beach Forecast in NW2500L4 on April 1 at $18.60. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $15,429.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $79.20 |
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Anthony MacDonald | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $34.40 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,798.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $36.70 |
| 6/9 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/13 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on April 8. Scored the start before at this track on March 29. Not out of the equation.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.80 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 7 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:55.20) beating Lancaster Hill in NW3500L4 on April 8 at $4.60. One of the better hopes.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $28.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $36.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J E Trainor | 1:52.5 | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Noblight (1:55.00) in NW3500L4 on April 15 at $14.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Dancethewayuare (1:55.00) in NW3500L4 on April 7 at $26.30. Looks one of the also-rans.
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 | 15/04/2026 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $14.80 |
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $26.30 |
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $30.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $14.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 18 m by Ostro Hanover (1:52.30) in NW4001L4 on March 27 at $5.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 9 m by Duke Of Cornwall (1:50.30) in NW4500L4 on March 20 at $33.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NW4001L4 | $11,645.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NW4500L4 | $11,236.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $33.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 247 | NW3750L4 | $11,236.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.90 |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | J Sullivan | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2025 | 18 | NW7500L4 | $13,761.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Chris Shaw | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $38.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NW3600L4 | $11,664.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | NW4500L4 | $12,442.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $16.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | J Sullivan | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 17 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:54.30) beating Unfiltered in NW2500L4 on April 14 at $1.90. Two runs back 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. Might find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $1.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Base Stealer (1:53.00) in NW6500L4 on April 12 at $9.60. The start before 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 35 m by Carbine (1:51.10) in NW12501L4 on March 29 at $48.10. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | NW6500L4 | $20,670.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $9.60 |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW12501L4 | $35,815.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $48.10 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OPENÂ II | $44,944.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $61.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | OPENÂ II | $44,944.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $27.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | OPENÂ IIÂ HC | $44,944.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $35.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $31,601.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.20 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Wyatt Farmer | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Don Harmon | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |