Northfield Park Race 1 - Race 1
FIRE IN THE RAIN (9) finished fourth last start, beaten 22 metres at this track over 1609m. Expected to run well. APPLE TOWN (4) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. SPLASH OF GLORY (3) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 1609m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago.

Driver: Jacob Baird
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 3 m by Take Me Home Bb (1:54.00) in HGNW1PMRLT on June 25 at $50.90. Terrific chance to open his account.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PMRLT | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $50.90 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PMRLT | $16,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $47.20 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | HGNW1PMRLT | $16,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $59.30 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Baird | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 103.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Uff Da (1:56.00) in NW1PMCD on June 17 at $69.60. At the start before 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Stinglikab Hanover (1:55.30) in NW1PMCD on June 3 at $11.20. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,552.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 106.5L | $69.60 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 122.3L | $11.20 |
| 8/9 | 27/05/2026 | 99 | NW1PMCD | $12,011.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 37.5L | $57.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $11.30 |
| 6/9 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $35.30 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $12,268.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Jason Thompson | 2:00.40 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
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Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Ain't No Terror at this track over 1609m in a FMNW1PMCD on July 18 at $6.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Tell It To Sharon at this track over 1609m in a FM15000NW2 on July 25 at $5.30. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | FM15000NW2 | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | FMNW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $63.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | FMNW1PMCD | $12,552.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Susan Miller | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Last start was well beaten into second behind Big Energy at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on July 29 at $4.30. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Uff Da (1:56.00) in NW1PMCD on July 22 at $18. Strong winning hope.
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 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 45.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $48.10 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 15000CLNW2 | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $94.90 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 15000CLNW2 | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $85.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $12.20 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Divine Jk (1:56.30) in NW1PMCD on July 22 at $78.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Smart Aleck (1:55.20) in NW1PMCD on July 1 at $10.20. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Harmon | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $78.60 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Harmon | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Lauren Harmon | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren Harmon
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Unerring (1:55.00) in NW1PMCD on August 5 at $7.20. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:57.30) beating Serious Colt in NW1PMCD on July 27 at $3.60. May find this too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 13 | SABCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $16.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 29/06/2026 | 19 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $23.20 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 4 | NW1PMCD | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Big Energy (1:55.00) in NW1PMCD on July 29 at $5.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Uff Da (1:56.00) in NW1PMCD on July 22 at $5.10. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ariel Alvarez | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 66.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 16 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $5.10 |
| 9/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 45.8L | $51.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $28.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,089.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
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Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Big Energy (1:55.00) in NW1PMCD on July 29 at $35.30. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Uff Da (1:56.00) in NW1PMCD on July 22 at $4.20. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $35.30 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 16 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | 368 | NW1PMCD | $12,552.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 100.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2CGP | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Seekman | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $16.20 |

Driver: James Day
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Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Catch The Killer at this track over 1609m in a OHFS 3YOC on August 1 at $23.10. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Smart Aleck (1:56.10) in NW1PMCD on July 8 at $4.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 24 | OHFS 3YOC | $12,696.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $23.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $30.70 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 247 | NW1PMCD | $12,552.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 4 | OHF CON 2C | $25,875.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $41.70 |
| 4/6 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | 2YONW1PM | $19,787.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 64.5L | $0.00 |