Northfield Park Race 7 - Race 7
SMOKE EM TEX (5) had been racing in great heart then was again in fine form last start when he finished second over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 metres to make it four minor placings from his past five starts. Won't find this any harder and he can go right on with the job. CLAIR'S CAVIAR (4) finished third last start, beaten 14 metres at this track over 1609m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. KING FELIX (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. PETERBUTTERCUPCAKE (3) is worth some thought despite her last-start sixth over 1609m at this track on August 31.

Driver: Joseph Kramp
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Nola Christian (1:57.30) in NW1500L4 on August 24 at $20.20. At the run before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Peter Lets Go (1:57.00) in NW1500L4 on August 17 at $104.50. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $20.20 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 66.8L | $104.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 28 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $19.10 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 104.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $34.30 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $9,763.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph Kramp | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Kramp | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Nola Christian (1:57.30) in NW1500L4 on August 24 at $104.50. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 67.5L | $97.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $104.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2026 | 118 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $114.90 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $13.50 |
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 92 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $44.90 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $12.50 |

Driver: Koltin Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Royal Moon (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on August 31 at $15.70. At the run before 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Spirit Mission (1:57.00) in NW4PMCD on August 19 at $65.90. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $15.70 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | NW4PMCD | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 65.3L | $65.90 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $36.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | NW1001L4 | $8,708.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $10.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 15 | NW4CDCL | $15,239.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $42.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | NW1001L4 | $8,368.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 39.8L | $13.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Ater | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Vernon Beachy | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Power Hill at The Meadows over 1609m in a 16000CLHC on August 6 at $46.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Peter Lets Go at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on August 17 at $8.10. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $8.10 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | 16000CLHC | $17,261.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 71.3L | $46.10 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | 21 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $24.20 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $15.10 |
| 6/7 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NW1600L4 | $9,869.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Myers | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 66.0L | $51.10 |
| 8/9 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NW1550L4 | $9,484.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 52.5L | $63.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Robert Mcneight | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Robert Mcneight | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Royal Moon (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on August 31 at $4.20. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $23.60 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 26 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $12.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NW2001L4 | $10,885.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $27.80 |
| 8/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Burkholder | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Peter Lets Go at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on August 17 at $6.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Nola Christian at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on August 24 at $16.60. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $16.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $94.20 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 90 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 109.5L | $19.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 102.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Royal Moon (1:56.20) in NW1500L4 on August 31 at $37.10. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Nola Christian (1:57.30) in NW1500L4 on August 24 at $6.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 9 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 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $37.10 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $6.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 159 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $8.90 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | NW1750L4 | $8,989.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Robert Mcneight | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $142.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | NW1750L4 | $8,989.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Robert Mcneight | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $39.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NW1775L4 | $9,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Robert Mcneight | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $70.30 |
| 4/5 | 19/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Robert Mcneight | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 70 m by Phannys Matter (1:57.10) in NW1500L4 on August 10 at $110. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Greatlakes (1:57.40) in NW1500L4 on July 27 at $32. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 68.3L | $110.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $32.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 63 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 45.0L | $88.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | 190 | NW3500L4 | $11,732.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $107.70 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $10,992.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.00 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $32.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,959.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 117.0L | $16.30 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 70 m by Nola Christian (1:57.30) in NW1500L4 on August 24 at $40.90. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Phannys Matter (1:57.10) in NW1500L4 on August 10 at $56. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 71.3L | $40.90 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 35 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 42.0L | $56.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 99.75L | $0.00 |
| 99/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 89/9 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 23 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $56.20 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $68.40 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $76.40 |