Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
NASSAU DESIRE (1) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 35 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this better draw. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. TORRIN HANOVER (4) turned in a poor effort by his standards last time out when 25 metres away in eighth over 1609m at this track. Form prior to that had been solid. His recent effort is not a true indication. Good enough to put himself right in the finish. HOPE N PRAY (5) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. BB CRUISER (7) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when fourth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Always Andrew (1:52.20) in NW2500L4 on September 25 at $16. The run before 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Coop A Loop (1:53.10) in NW3500L4 on September 20 at $6.10. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 16 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 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,194.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $32.40 |
| 7/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $7.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,553.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $28.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten a neck by Whywoodidothat (1:56.10) in 8000CL on October 2 at $26. Two runs back won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.30) beating Captain Albert G in NW1500L4 on September 25 at $3.30. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $111.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $104.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harvey Hershberger
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Betterluvtorock (1:58.30) in NW1500L4 on October 7 at $8.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $22.60 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Harvey Hershberger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $85.10 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Harvey Hershberger | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $55.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Robert Dean | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Bobs Redemption at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on October 2 at $2.60. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $4.90. One of the key runners.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 2 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $22.70 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jazmin Arnold | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Whywoodidothat (1:56.10) in 8000CL on October 2 at $8. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $6.60. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | D J Millner | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Northville Downs beaten 3 m by Admiral Adam (1:58.00) in NW2500L4 on September 30 at $4.20. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into sixth behind Fame And Power at Northville Downs over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on September 23 at $12.90. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $28,736.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $12.90 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Mc Ilmurray | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $13.40 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten a neck by Whywoodidothat (1:56.10) in 8000CL on October 2 at $1.80. Two runs back won by 30 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:53.30) beating Sonic Star in 6000CL on September 25 at $1.50. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $61.10 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $33.70 |
| 5/7 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Justin Hall | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 25 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck (Fr4) at this track (1:56.10) beating Noble Dale in 8000CL on October 2 at $5.80. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a more difficult task this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 9/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $69.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 66.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $69.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $136.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $15.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 130.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Whywoodidothat (1:56.10) in 8000CL on October 2 at $15.30. At the start before 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 17 m by Forkner Hanover (1:52.30) in SAHG7500CL on September 7 at $9. Sure to be very competitive.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 25 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $15.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $127.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | SA10000CL | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $7.30 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Robert Rogan | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |