Northfield Park Race 15 - Race 15
ESCAPETOTHEBEACH (1) finished fifth last start, beaten 5 metres at this track over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. WHITE CLAW (6) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. UNION STATION (3) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Smooth Lou (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on September 18 at $3.30. The start before 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Casino Director (1:57.40) in NW1500L4 on September 9 at $1.50. Nicely placed to return to form.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.20 |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.20 |
| 9/9 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Cameron Kina | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 41.3L | $99.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $18.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Trevor Smith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Royhill (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on September 16 at $58.40. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by White Hair Rocks (1:55.20) in NW1500L4 on August 17 at $8.70. Sure to be about the money.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 30 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $58.40 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2026 | 27 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.70 |
| 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 |
| 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: Anthony MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Deetzy (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on September 9 at $91.10. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m (Fr3) at this track (1:55.40) beating Casino Director in NW1500L4 on August 19 at $2.60. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Jacob Baird | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $91.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Baird | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $57.90 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 19 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Baird | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $50.30 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,450.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $110.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Ladd | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lanny Merriman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Petes For Real (1:53.30) in NW1500L4 on September 16 at $115.70. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Tell's Victory (1:58.10) in NW1500L4 on September 5 at $31.40. Not among the main chances.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 75.8L | $115.70 |
| 9/9 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $31.40 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 54.0L | $68.30 |
| 8/9 | 17/08/2026 | 794 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 82.5L | $107.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Casino Director at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on September 9 at $8. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Noblight at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on September 18 at $53.40. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $53.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2026 | 3 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Mario Wilson | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $84.80 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 39.8L | $54.40 |
| 6/8 | 19/08/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $14.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2026 | 18 | POPNWR2026 | $11,412.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 84.0L | $56.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Mcdonough | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Smooth Lou (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on September 18 at $3.20. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Deciding Factor (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on September 9 at $12.40. Strong winning prospects.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $12.40 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $18.40 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $49.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $32.10 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $28.90 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Ponda Lambo (1:54.40) in NW2PMCD on September 20 at $50.50. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Hunterandmilo (1:54.20) in NW2PMCD on September 13 at $59.60. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $50.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 60.8L | $59.60 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $31.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $104.20 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $84.20 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $78.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ariel Alvarez | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Ariel Alvarez | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Deaton
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Noblight (1:55.30) in NW1500L4 on September 18 at $51.60. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tell's Victory (1:57.20) in NW1500L4 on September 9 at $70.90. Needs to improve.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $51.60 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Ryan Deaton | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $70.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $66.80 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $94.80 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.70 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Ryan Deaton | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Smooth Lou (1:56.00) in NW1500L4 on September 18 at $64.80. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Casino Director (1:57.40) in NW1500L4 on September 9 at $45.70. Doesn't pose a threat.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $64.80 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $45.70 |
| 8/9 | 02/09/2026 | 35 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 54.8L | $48.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 126.0L | $100.10 |
| 9/9 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | NW1500L4 | $8,128.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 128.3L | $79.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $96.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Chris Shaw | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |