Northfield Park Race 1 - Race 1
BRIE BLUE CHIP (1) drew a wide gate last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 11 metres into fifth at Scioto Downs over 1609m. Finds a suitable assignment and from this ideal draw can play a major role. FIRE WILL REIGN (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. APPLE TOWN (3) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight. Something for the Multiples: THE X FACTOR (9)

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 11 m by Demons Angel (1:54.00) in 2YOFNW1PM on August 27 at $13.60. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Sea Jazz (1:55.40) in BSS 2F on August 17 at $21.70. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | 2YOFNW1PM | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | BSS 2F | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $21.70 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | 2YOFNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $24.30 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | BSS 2F | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $14.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
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Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Ice Cold Miki (1:57.40) in NW1PMCD on September 25 at $13. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten a neck by Tall Dark Shadow (1:57.00) in 10000CLNW1 on September 16 at $1.40. Sure to be about the mark.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/5 | 01/09/2026 | 27 | 3CP MSS EL | $14,986.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Moody | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 47.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 77 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,011.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $34.70 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | 10 | NW1PMCD | $12,011.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Crunchy Hill (1:57.20) in NW1PMCD on September 30 at $6.30. At the run before 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Velgetthisstraight (1:59.20) in NW1PMCD on September 23 at $13.10. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $6.30 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $28.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $72.70 |
| 5/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $14.30 |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $23.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kim Pluta
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Two-year-old gelding by Fear The Dragon out of Mamas Fallen Angel on debut. Prefer to see at the races before recommending.

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Seaside Judy (1:56.10) in FM15000NW2 on September 5 at $15.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Wine After Whiskey (1:56.40) in FM15000NW2 on August 23 at $7.40. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 13 | FM15000NW2 | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | FM15000NW2 | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.40 |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | NW1PM | $7,846.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Gary Rath | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 63.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | NW1PM | $7,983.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $9,869.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Gary Rath | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $30.30 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | NW2PM | $8,926.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Gary Rath | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $68.10 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Gary Rath | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Fox Valley Chuckle at The Meadows over 1609m in a CDCLMW1NW4 on September 4 at $34.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Smooth Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on September 18 at $6.20. Chief contender.
Last Starts 18 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 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,139.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 57.8L | $34.30 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,414.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $67.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,414.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,414.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $38.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,414.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $21.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
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Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 50 m by Alltherightplaces (1:53.40) in HGNW2CDCL on September 10 at $30. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Camsolution (1:52.40) in HGNW1001L4 on August 25 at $32.20. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | HGNW2CDCL | $11,806.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $30.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | HGNW1001L4 | $8,559.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $32.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $87.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $43.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,126.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dee Sanders | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $40.70 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | HGNW2CDCL | $12,337.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 39.0L | $82.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comes here second-up after five weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 50 m by Woggy (1:53.10) in NW1 10CLM on September 1 at $29.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/09/2026 | 69 | NW1 10CLM | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 48.8L | $29.80 |
| 9/10 | 24/06/2026 | 35 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $11,243.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $11,243.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $11,243.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m second behind Western Ivy at Northville Downs over 1609m NW1 EXT PM last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second again at Northville Downs same class on September 16. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 13 | NW1 EXT PM | $22,222.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Moody | 2:00.00 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | NW1 EXT PM | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ty Goodell | 2:00.20 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |