Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
SONOFASINNER AS (1) finished sixth last start, beaten 21 metres at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. WHITE HAIR ROCKS (2) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. HEAT CHECK (3) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 21 m by Sabine's Legend (1:54.40) in HGNW1001L4 on July 21 at $12.50. The run before 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Grigoriev (1:52.40) in HGNW1001L4 on July 7 at $52.30. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,708.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $12.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,708.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $52.30 |
| 9/9 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mark Headworth | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 43.5L | $29.80 |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | HGNW4CDCL | $14,644.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $29.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | HGNW4CDCL | $14,665.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $57.70 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 20 | 30000CLNW7 | $16,061.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 38.3L | $38.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by The Book Of Life (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on August 5 at $2.10. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.40) beating White Claw in NW1500L4 on July 27 at $3.10. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.20 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $28.10 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | HGNW1000L4 | $7,547.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $23.06 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | HGNW1000L4 | $7,252.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $16.86 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Hankins | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Hankins | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by The Book Of Life (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on August 5 at $18.20. At the start before 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Prince John (1:55.10) in NW1500L4 on July 27 at $99.70. Right in contention.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $18.20 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $99.70 |
| 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 |
| 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: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by The Book Of Life (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on August 5 at $15.50. At the run before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Mayor Mittcheese (1:54.20) in 6000CL on July 27 at $29.40. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $15.50 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 47.3L | $29.40 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.40 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $38.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2026 | 18 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $11.10 |
| 2/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ariel Alvarez | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by The Book Of Life (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on August 5 at $13.10. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Deetzy (1:53.40) in NW1500L4 on July 26 at $33.60. Not likely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $33.60 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,885.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $85.40 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $123.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,160.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,484.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $84.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 35 m by Hes A Sweetheart (1:53.10) in NW2EXTPM on May 25 2023 at $15.20. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2024 | 14 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,574.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $12.90 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2024 | 7 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,703.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $32.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2024 | 7 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,703.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $54.10 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2024 | 14 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,703.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Justin Walters | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $57.10 |
| 5/6 | 03/05/2024 | 7 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,703.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $8.90 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2024 | 14 | CDCLMW1NW3 | $10,753.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $40.10 |

Driver: Dan Noble
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Deciding Factor (1:54.20) in 6000CL on July 22 at $7.60. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 80 m by Fools Rush In (1:51.30) in SA6000CL on July 14 at $34.40. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | 6000CL | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 60.0L | $7.60 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,983.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 80.3L | $34.40 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | SA6000CL | $7,983.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $35.40 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 92 | SAHG6000CL | $7,983.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 74.3L | $35.30 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josiah Miller | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $82.10 |
| 9/10 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | SA8000CL | $9,831.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josiah Miller | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $26.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Prince John (1:55.10) in NW1500L4 on July 27 at $63.50. Before that 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. Fully tested.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $63.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jason Thompson
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Quik And Shady (1:54.40) in NW1500L4 on August 5 at $25.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by White Hair Rocks (1:54.40) in NW1500L4 on July 27 at $16.50. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $25.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 54.8L | $66.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $131.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $64.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 28 | NW1500L4 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $62.70 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |