Northfield Park Race 14 - Race 14
AIN'T NO FIRE (7) finished fourth at this track two runs ago before a less impressive effort at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets a comparable field and he can turn in a much better performance. A LEGENDS SECRET (1) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. ANOTHER TRICK (2) disappointed last time when sixth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Fancy Captain at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on September 16 at $7.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Alwaysinafrenzy G at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on September 23 at $5.30. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $62.70 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $14,979.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $42.20 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Catching Up (1:54.00) in 22500CLNW4 on September 27 at $66.80. At his previous start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Chust Luke (1:55.30) in 22500CLNW4 on September 20 at $60.80. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $66.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $60.80 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $37.60 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $24.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $16.90 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 98.3L | $24.90 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Cory Kreiser | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Quickaway (1:54.10) in NW2PMCD on September 27 at $4.30. Before that, 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Chust Luke (1:55.30) in 22500CLNW4 on September 20 at $11.30. Cannot be left out of calculations.
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 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 12 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW2PMCD | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2026 | 54 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Catching Up (1:54.00) in 22500CLNW4 on September 27 at $58.70. Before that beaten 30 metres, eighth at this track over 1609m NW2PMCD on September 13. Hard to have.
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 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $58.70 |
| 8/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $29.80 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $79.40 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $71.20 |
| 4/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $41.70 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $44.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Duane Miller | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Quickaway (1:54.10) in NW2PMCD on September 27 at $13.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Alwaysinafrenzy G (1:56.10) in NW2PMCD on September 23 at $17.90. Going okay so keep him safe.
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 | 27/09/2026 | 4 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.70 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $19.10 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $29.60 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $24.70 |
| 4/9 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nick Turley | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Alwaysinafrenzy G (1:56.10) in NW2PMCD on September 23 at $18. Two runs back won by 8 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.30) beating Fire In The Rain in NW1PMCD on September 16 at $2.20. Needs an easier race.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 23 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 11 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Lanny Merriman | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Lanny Merriman | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Hunterandmilo (1:54.20) in NW2PMCD on September 13 at $3. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Rollin Sevens (1:54.30) in NW2PMCD on September 6 at $5. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 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 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 4 | HGNW4CDCL | $14,979.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $14.10 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:48.30 | 3 |
| 70.5L | $34.96 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Catching Up (1:54.00) in 22500CLNW4 on September 27 at $33.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Fancy Captain (1:55.20) in NW2PMCD on September 16 at $5.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $33.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $38.80 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 28 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,407.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $69.30 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $14,979.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $42.90 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,239.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nick Clegg | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Nick Clegg | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Catching Up (1:54.00) in 22500CLNW4 on September 27 at $103. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Chust Luke (1:55.30) in 22500CLNW4 on September 20 at $27.30. This appears outside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $103.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | 22500CLNW4 | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $27.30 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | NW2PMCD | $15,000.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $24.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 17 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |