Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9
MEDOLAND UNCLE B (4) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 40 metres into ninth at this track over 1609m. Finds a nice race and can turn things around. THE BOOK OF LIFE (3) was out of the money two runs back at this track then displayed pleasing improvement last start to score by 2.25 metres over 1609m at the same circuit. No excuses from this advantageous draw. That latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. QUIK AND SHADY (8) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track nine days ago. CAPTAIN ALBERT G (5) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Jacob Pantaleano
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Bait A Hook (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on July 20 at $20.10. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Great Service (1:53.40) in NW1500L4 on July 8 at $53.10. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $20.10 |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $53.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $58.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $67.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Pantaleano | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $41.40 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by The Book Of Life (1:55.40) in NW1500L4 on July 18 at $59.90. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Nassau Desire (1:54.30) in NW1500L4 on June 9 at $63.50. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 39 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $59.90 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 39.8L | $63.50 |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $66.40 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2026 | 11 | 5000CLCD | $6,983.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $167.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $112.20 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 45.0L | $58.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Bontrager | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | A P Richardson | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.40) beating Lovin On The Beach in NW1500L4 on July 18 at $3.90. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
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 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $56.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 23 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $122.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $6.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $47.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,101.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $43.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mario Wilson
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Catch The Killer (1:55.20) in NW4PMCD on July 13 at $99.40. The run before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Possum Holler (1:53.10) in NW4PMCD on June 29 at $74.40. Nicely placed to return to form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $99.40 |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 45.0L | $74.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,885.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $182.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | 30000CLNW7 | $16,039.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 9 | 30000CLNW7 | $16,039.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $70.80 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | SA10000CL | $12,570.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $86.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Todd Smith | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by The Onyx Dragon (1:55.30) in NW2500L4 on July 8 at $79. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Louie The Horse (1:53.30) in NW2500L4 on June 28 at $69.60. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $79.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | NW2500L4 | $10,160.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $69.60 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $39.80 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 20 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jonathan Roberts | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
11-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Bait A Hook (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on July 20 at $28.30. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Southwind Judge at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on June 24 at $9.10. This is likely to prove too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/07/2026 | 26 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $28.30 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $44.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $68.50 |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $93.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $9.30 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Eric Miller | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Ryan Ver Hage | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by The Book Of Life, who he meets again; when 20 metres ninth at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 race on July 18. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $10.20 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $62.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $71.90 |
| 4/9 | 19/05/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $21.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Islandspecialmajor at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on July 18 at $7.30. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Western B B (1:55.00) in NW1500L4 on July 5 at $5.20. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 100 | NW1000L4 | $7,252.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:59.20 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.84 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 106.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 47.3L | $30.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Bait A Hook (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on July 20 at $56.20. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Union Station (1:56.10) in NW1500L4 on June 28 at $5.80. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/07/2026 | 22 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $56.20 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,763.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $62.20 |
| 7/9 | 08/06/2026 | 188 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $34.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 87.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $123.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,992.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $48.10 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |