Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9
READY RUSSELL (2) has had three runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 90 metres away from the winner in eighth. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. MOHATU AS (1) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. STONEY RIDGETOP (5) is the next elect off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m when fresh from a spell.

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Disgruntled Carl (1:56.00) in OPEN HCP on September 13 at $43. The run prior 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Abbey D (1:54.40) in OPEN HCP on August 30 at $48.50. Good enough to make amends in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $43.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $48.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $10.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $29.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | OPEN HCP | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.30 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Resolute Bay (1:57.00) in NW6500L4 on September 13 at $1.80. The start before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs well beaten by Tom Largo (1:53.20) in OSF 3C on August 1 at $70.90. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | OSF 3C | $104,850.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $70.90 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Swartz | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 294 | BSS 3C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $8.30 |
| 5/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter Haynes (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 26 | OHSS | $458,716.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | OHSS 2C | $99,388.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | OHSS 2C | $77,519.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $1.20 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 8 m (Fr2) at this track (1:57.00) beating Max's Beast in NW2500L4 on September 12 at $4.40. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Sean Smithpeters | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | NW6500L4 | $20,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Case Bateson | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $21.20 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $26.80 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Case Bateson | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $56.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN HCP | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $59.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sean Smithpeters | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Crist Hershberger
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Resolute Bay (1:57.00) in NW6500L4 on September 13 at $22.20. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Windsong Patriot (1:55.40) in NW5000L4 on August 30 at $1.80. Keep him in mind.
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 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NW6500L4 | $19,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $22.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Crist Hershberger | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN HCP | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $62.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW6500L4 | $19,594.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Crist Hershberger | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Crist Hershberger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had one start before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 4.5 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:58.10) beating Mister Sweet in GLADA on September 13 at $2.40. Worth sticking with after that strong first-up win.
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 | 13/09/2026 | 147 | GLADA | $11,389.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Konesky Iii | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 144 | OPEN | $29,112.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $26.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Konesky Iii | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN II | $36,641.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | NW10001L4 | $29,008.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | NW10000L4 | $25,114.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | NW8000L4 | $22,831.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Konesky Iii | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Alittlepixiedust (1:55.20) in NW6500L4 on August 30 at $3. Recent efforts only moderate - hard to see him featuring in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 118.5L | $4.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 63.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $20,685.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.60 |
| 9/9 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 73.5L | $37.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,258.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,594.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tim S Hall | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tim S Hall | 2:03.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Max's Beast (1:58.20) in NW3500L4 on July 22 at $105.40. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Castyourcrown (1:57.30) in NW3500L4 on July 8 at $57.10. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 60 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 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $105.40 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $57.10 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | NW3500L4 | $12,482.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $23.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 16 | NW1500L4 | $7,392.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | 210 | NW1500L4 | $7,682.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Christina Johnson | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sierra Seidner | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | NW2500L4CD | $11,416.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Billy Carter | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $11.80 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Supreme Rockette (1:57.20) in NW3500L4 on September 9 at $19.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Shamrock (1:57.20) in NW3500L4 on August 26 at $84.40. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $19.90 |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 154 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $84.40 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $9,551.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:00.30 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NW3550L4 | $9,831.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $9,986.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Indof | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $20.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brian Zendt | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 7 m by Sugar Instead (1:54.20) in NW8051L4 on September 11 at $34.40. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 15 m by Asian Zing (1:53.20) in NW8001L4 on August 28 at $53. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NW8051L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $34.40 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | NW8001L4 | $20,685.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $53.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NW3751L4 | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $15.70 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2026 | 35 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/06/2026 | 17 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | NW5001L4 | $16,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $12.80 |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Merlin Yoder | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |