Northfield Park Race 12 - Race 12
WHAT A HOUDINI (1) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 8 metres into fifth at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Finds a suitable assignment and from this favourable draw can play a major role. GOING STEADY (4) finished sixth last start, beaten 10 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Expecting a very good run. WHAT AN EPISODE (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at Scioto Downs last time out. TEA BOY (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.
Driver: Jason Merriman
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 8 m by Believe In Dreams (1:59.20) in BSS 2C on July 23 at $15. At the previous start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 19 m by Mind On My Moni (1:56.40) in BSS 2C on July 14 at $92.90. Suitably placed and can bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:59.20 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $92.90 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 83.25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cortland beaten 7 m by Youll Envy Me (2:09.30) in OHFS 2C on July 14. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | OHFS 2C | $7,454.00 | Cortland | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 2:09.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
Driver: Noah Newman
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Cortland, beaten 65 m by Youll Envy Me (2:09.30) in OHFS 2C on July 14. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Miz Ella Paige (2:00.40) in 2YO NW1PM on July 1 at $9. Looking to others.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | OHFS 2C | $7,454.00 | Cortland | 1609m | Good | Noah Newman | 2:09.30 | 2 |
| 65.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 2:00.40 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Noah Newman | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Noah Newman | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 51.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Clifton Bell
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Has struggled of late. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 10 m by Believe In Dreams (1:59.20) in BSS 2C on July 23 at $17.50. The run previous 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Popular Expert (1:58.10) in BSS 2C on July 14 at $17.70. Good enough to make amends in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:59.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $17.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 30.8L | $17.70 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 37.5L | $35.90 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 17 m by Senor Julio (1:58.30) in BSS 2C on July 23 at $91.60. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 75 m by Little Dirt Cowboy (1:59.20) in BSS 2C on July 14 at $46.50. Big run expected.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $91.60 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:59.20 | 2 |
| 72.8L | $46.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 94.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joseph Kramp
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Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cortland well beaten by Bald Bob (2:09.20) in OHFS 2C on July 14. Hard to have.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | OHFS 2C | $7,454.00 | Cortland | 1609m | Good | Joseph Kramp | 2:09.20 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
Driver: Greg Grismore
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Last start 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 70 m by Believe In Dreams (1:59.20) in BSS 2C on July 23 at $2.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 35 m by Lou Armstrong (1:58.40) in BSS 2C on July 14 at $11.50. Unlikely to make an impression.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 69.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $11.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rosy Weaver
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cortland, beaten 80 m by Vacation Hill (2:12.40) in OHFS 2C on July 14. Will struggle.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | OHFS 2C | $7,454.00 | Cortland | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 2:12.40 | 4 |
| 80.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |