Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9
PUMPKIN SKIN (1) finished second last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Faces a similar assignment. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. CATCH THE EXPRESS (7) scored by 5 metres at this track over 1609m last start, the second win from his past four outings. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Won't find this any harder and he can go right on with the job. UNIQUE CATCH (5) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. RAINROCK (4) is worth some thought based on his third over 1609m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Kobe Hanover (1:53.30) in 30000CLNW7 on August 31 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at this track (1:54.20) beating Ain't No Fire in 22500CLNW4 on August 24 at $2.80. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $1.20 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | NW2PMCD | $14,979.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $19.30 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | 11 | SABCSÂ 3C | $21,771.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | HGNW4CDCL | $15,239.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 50.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Catch The Express (1:52.40) in NW4PMCD on August 31 at $4.20. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Larry Legend (1:53.40) in NW4PMCD on August 24 at $19.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.30 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $46.40 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $39.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $37.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Noah Newman | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Catch The Express (1:52.40) in NW4PMCD on August 31 at $33.10. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $33.10 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 18 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $23.10 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $31.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $22.70 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Kobe Hanover (1:53.30) in 30000CLNW7 on August 31 at $50.50. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Hardt Of A King (1:51.20) in NW4PMCD on August 17 at $4. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $50.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 20/07/2026 | 9 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $13.60 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | HGNW10CDCL | $25,399.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $65.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Our Benson at this track over 1609m in a NW3500L4 on August 24 at $7.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Back In My Day at this track over 1609m in a NW5000L4 on August 31 at $8.40. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Catch The Express, a rival who he faces again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a NW4PMCD race on August 31. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $10.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $19.30 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Litt | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 133.5L | $9.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.90 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 74.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Litt | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.40) beating Uncle Bobby in NW4PMCD on August 31 at $5. Has another win on the radar.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/08/2026 | 29 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.90 |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 106.5L | $15.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 13 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Kobe Hanover (1:53.30) in 30000CLNW7 on August 31 at $136.10. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Kobe Hanover (1:54.10) in 30000CLNW7 on August 24 at $15.50. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $136.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $15.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 57.0L | $127.40 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 57.0L | $45.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | NW4PMCD | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 79.5L | $62.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,417.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.90 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 130.5L | $0.00 |