Northfield Park Race 1 - Race 1
BETTER OPTION (4) finished eighth last start, beaten 30 metres at The Meadows over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. TREETOP FLYER (3) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. OGRADYS FIRST MAN (5) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Chris Lems
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Brady To Gronk (1:58.20) in NW1500L4 on March 25 at $61. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Mister Marvalous (1:53.40) in NW1500L4 on March 4 at $66.90. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 47.3L | $66.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $31.40 |
| 7/9 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $26.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | NW1500L4 | $7,561.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $23.70 |
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Leslie Joyce | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $67.60 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bryan Quevedo | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 138L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Lopes | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 80.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren Harmon
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 10 m by Fox Valley Tyrel (1:54.20) in TMR 66 on April 10 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 8 m by Reagan Blue Chip (1:55.30) in TM68ORLESS on April 1 at $29.50. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | TMR 66 | $7,278.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | TM68ORLESS | $7,278.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $29.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | TM68ORLESS | $7,022.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $14.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 83 | TM68ORLESS | $7,022.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $109.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NW501-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 38.3L | $16.20 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | NW1001-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $10.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Walter Holmes Iii | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Extra Crunchy (1:55.00) in NW1500L4 on April 14 at $5.80. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $72.70 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $24.40 |
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | 85 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $67.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $95.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $92.90 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 30 m by Lunar (1:50.40) in 12000CLHC on April 10 at $71.40. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 19 m by Lunar (1:51.10) in 12000CLHC on April 2 at $55.10. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | 12000CLHC | $15,721.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $71.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | 12000CLHC | $15,721.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $55.10 |
| 6/7 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | 12000CLHC | $15,169.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $36.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NW1750L4 | $9,551.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NW1750L4 | $9,551.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $22.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NW4050L4 | $10,955.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 47.3L | $27.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | J Sullivan | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | J Sullivan | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Buster's Shady at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on March 22 at $7.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Kamara at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on March 29 at $6.10. Looks ready to win.
Last Starts 29 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 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Jason Thompson | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.10 |
| 6/9 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,146.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Thompson | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,146.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $39.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,146.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Jason Thompson | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $63.10 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Thompson | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Josiah Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 45 m by Chronicle (1:52.10) in NW2001L4 on April 14 at $66.50. At the start before 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 30 m by Money Exchange (1:53.40) in NW2001L4 on March 30 at $99.20. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/04/2026 | 15 | NW2001L4 | $15,284.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hank Le Van | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $66.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NW2001L4 | $14,747.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $99.20 |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $25.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $11.40 |
| 10/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NW2001L4 | $14,747.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $34.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | NW2001L4 | $14,979.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $46.80 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | David Justice | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 78L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Vernon Downs beaten 35 m by Aces Or Bettor (1:54.10) on April 19 2025 at $14.20. Might be better for this run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Gray | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | NW751CD | $5,344.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $6.38 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NW751CD | $5,327.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Chris Long | 2:01.10 | 7 |
| 63.0L | $20.81 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NW751CD | $5,327.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Nassimos | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 58.5L | $43.66 |
| 8/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NW751CD | $5,327.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Nassimos | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $30.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NW751CD | $5,327.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Nassimos | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $19.33 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NW1251CD | $6,116.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Nassimos | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 52.5L | $63.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SP | Brennan Enos | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Deciding Factor (1:55.10) in NW1500L4 on April 14 at $4.90. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Dancin Everywhere (1:55.30) in NW1500L4 on April 6 at $4.90. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 8/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $7.10 |
| 6/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $110.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $56.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $13.60 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Logan Ebersole | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 12 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Dancin Everywhere (1:55.30) in NW1500L4 on April 6 at $5.90. Recent efforts only moderate - hard to see him featuring in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $51.40 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $53.20 |
| 5/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $38.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $33.40 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $91.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |