Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
MY FRIEND MEL (2) finished fourth last start, beaten 12 metres at this track over 1609m. Expecting a very good run. R MADDY BLUE CHIP (1) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1609m at Scioto Downs a week-and-a-half ago. NOBLE DALE (4) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 35 m by Alta Engen (1:50.10) in SA20000CL on May 30 at $53.30. At the previous start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 23 m by Alta Engen (1:51.00) in SA20000CL on May 23 at $37.80. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | SA20000CL | $20,921.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $53.30 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | SA20000CL | $20,950.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $37.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $14.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | NW6500L4 | $18,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $50.20 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | NW8000L4 | $20,670.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $50.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,888.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.60 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Showboat Shooting (1:53.00) in NW3500L4 on May 31 at $9.40. Before that, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Quick Trick (1:53.20) in NW5000L4 on May 24 at $63.60. Chief contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.40 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $63.60 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $18.80 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 18 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 38.3L | $30.10 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $15,429.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Don Sherman | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Risen Man (1:55.20) in NW2500L4 on May 26 at $102. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Belechick (1:53.30) in NW2500L4 on May 17 at $79.20. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $102.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 52.5L | $79.20 |
| 8/9 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $16.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/05/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $21.60 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $80.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $5.20 |
| 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: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Born To Run As (1:53.40) in NW2500L4 on June 1 at $19.90. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $19.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $5.70 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $65.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $14,804.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $51.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $11,732.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $16,739.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Daren Harvey | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Elliott Deaton | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (1:54.20) beating Dragon Candy in NW1500L4 on June 1 at $2.80. One of the better hopes.
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 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | FMNW3751L4 | $12,570.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $41.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | FMNW3751L4 | $12,570.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $72.20 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | FMNW3251L4 | $17,458.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $48.90 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | FMNW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.60 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | FMNW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 93L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Born To Run As (1:53.40) in NW2500L4 on June 1 at $31.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by The Onyx Dragon (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on May 20 at $6.40. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $31.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.40 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $11.90 |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $33.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Jason Thompson | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $23.80 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $22.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:56.00) beating Easily Amused in NW1500L4 on May 27 at $3. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Billy Lincoln N (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on May 17 at $8.40. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 66.8L | $8.40 |
| 6/9 | 10/05/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $50.40 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $49.40 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $12,227.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $59.80 |
| 5/6 | 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: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 7 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:54.20) beating Ogradys First Man in NW1500L4 on June 1 at $2.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by The Onyx Dragon (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on May 20 at $4.30. Going well but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | NW1751CD | $6,285.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 53.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $20.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NW2250L4 | $10,917.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Denny Bucceri | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $42.63 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW2250L4 | $10,917.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.51 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Sriracha Heat (1:53.30) in NW2500L4 on June 1 at $55.60. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Risen Man (1:55.20) in NW2500L4 on May 26 at $27.10. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $55.60 |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $27.10 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $57.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/05/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $32.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jennifer Main | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |