Northfield Park Race 8 - Race 8
OUR BENSON N (1) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This is a nice drop in grade so he is a major player. UNIQUE CATCH (4) finished third last start over 1609m at this track. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. JK'S CHAMP (5) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Nautical Hanover (1:52.00) in NW6500L4 on August 16 at $4.40. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Cupid Shuffle (1:51.30) in OPEN II on August 9 at $4.70. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN II | $24,964.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | NW11501L4 | $23,538.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $61.80 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | OPENII HCP | $25,399.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW8000L4 | $21,771.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NW6500L4 | $19,594.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hanners
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Heave Ho (1:54.10) in NW3500L4 on August 10 at $2.50. Two runs back posted a big 15 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:55.10) beating Lil Plugs in NW2500L4 on July 29 at $2. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $2.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $40.70 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $25.40 |
| 7/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $62.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | NW3500L4 | $11,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $31.60 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Nassau Desire at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on August 5 at $19.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Wowhesarockstar at this track over 1609m in a NW3500L4 on August 12 at $8.60. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.60 |
| 2/9 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $19.20 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.40 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $61.80 |
| 9/9 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,160.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 81.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Patrick Beeler | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Ten Tothe Dozen (1:56.00) in NW5000L4 on August 9 at $10.10. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $10.10 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $18.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | 9 | HGNW10CDCL | $24,407.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Daren Harvey | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Wowhesarockstar at this track over 1609m NW3500L4 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track same class on August 3. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.20 | 0 |
| 56.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following August 3 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.9 m (Fr2) at this track (1:53.10) beating Jk's Champ in NW3500L4 on August 12 at $3.10. This race will be harder than that win. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $28.30 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $38.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $61.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.90 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Cory Kreiser | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Speed Snip (1:52.40) in NW5000L4 on August 16 at $11.40. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Ten Tothe Dozen (1:56.00) in NW5000L4 on August 9 at $30.30. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $11.40 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $30.30 |
| 9/9 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | NW5000L4 | $16,255.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $16,255.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,255.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Cory Kreiser | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Sporty Deal (1:55.20) in NW2500L4 on August 12 at $13.60. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Louie The Horse (1:54.20) in NW3500L4 on August 5 at $23.90. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.60 |
| 7/7 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $23.90 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $133.10 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $27.30 |
| 5/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $85.50 |
| 4/13 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 9 days ago at The Meadows over 1609m, and two back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 16 m by Mantador (1:49.40) in NW4901L4 on August 7 at $34.10. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NW4500L4 | $12,268.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 33.8L | $125.10 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NW4901L4 | $12,268.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $34.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $40.70 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,994.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $39.10 |
| 3/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |