Northfield Park Race 1 - Race 1
WESTERN IVY (1) was without a win before he improved last start to score by 2.25 metres over 1609m at Northville Downs two weeks ago. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. This is a nice drop in class so he is a major player again. BAR DOWN BRISBY (4) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at Batavia Downs last time out. GRU (9) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: KIRE CHAP (3)

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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In good form recently. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at Northville Downs (2:) beating The X Factor in NW1 EXT PM on September 29 at $14.70. Key chance who should go close again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | NW1 EXT PM | $22,989.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 2:00.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 2:03.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 2:00.10 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $65.10 |
| 5/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $40.40 |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 185.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 2:05.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 40 m by Wine Party (1:54.00) in ISFC-3CGP on June 19 at $100.70. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 23 | ISFC-3CGP | $5,858.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Clint Coy | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $100.70 |
| 8/9 | 27/05/2026 | 28 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 75.8L | $109.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kevin Lambright | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $11,243.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Clint Coy | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 108.0L | $74.30 |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | HGCLCDNW1 | $11,718.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Clint Coy | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $41.30 |
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 80.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Mapes
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Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Loveme Or Leaveme (1:57.10) in NW1PMCD on October 2 at $18.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:58.40) beating Dojea Endure in 10000CLNW1 on September 23 at $4.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mapes | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $18.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mapes | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mapes | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $21.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mapes | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mapes | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $108.90 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Mapes | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $16.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Mapes | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 8 m by Fantome En Joie (1:56.10) in CLASS D on October 1 at $18.17. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 17 m by Scrub Hanover (1:57.20) in CLASS D on September 19 at $6.69. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | CLASS D | $7,184.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $18.17 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | CLASS D | $6,944.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $6.69 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 12 | HG CLASS D | $6,944.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.49 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | HG CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.66 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.36 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2026 | 32 | NW1PMLTCD | $12,126.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $55.30 |

Driver: Kim Pluta
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Finished up last campaign with a win at Northville Downs, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Northville Downs, beaten 40 m by Jet Six (1:59.20) in NW2 EXT PM on September 23 at $14.10. Then last time 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Northville Downs, beaten 35 m by Just Right Now (1:57.40) in NW2 EXT PM on September 29 at $37.30. Would like to see him return to winning form before backing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | NW2 EXT PM | $28,736.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $37.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | 385 | NW2 EXT PM | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 1:59.20 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $14.10 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | NW1PM | $9,174.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.10 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Whitecaps (1:57.00) in 2YO NW1PM on October 2 at $1.90. At the run before 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 40 m by Dancin Miki (1:53.20) in OHSS 2F CN on September 11 at $28.60. Sure to be very competitive.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | OHSS 2F CN | $138,889.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 38.3L | $28.60 |
| 5/6 | 08/08/2026 | 26 | OHSS 2F | $106,990.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 64.5L | $71.70 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | OHSS 2F | $72,569.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $37.80 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Crunchy Hill (1:57.20) in NW1PMCD on September 30 at $24.50. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 6 m by Bobby Bone Breaker (1:55.40) in CDCLMNW2 on September 17 at $7.80. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $24.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW2 | $9,861.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.80 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | CDCLMNW2 | $9,861.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 85.5L | $7.80 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | CDCLMNW2 | $10,128.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 48 | CDCLMNW2 | $10,128.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | CDCLMNW1 | $9,066.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
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Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Velgetthisstraight at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on September 23 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Loveme Or Leaveme at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on October 2 at $4.40. Progressing well. Top prospects.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:59.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $32.30 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2026 | 16 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $111.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | NW2PMCD | $14,979.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $83.90 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |