Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
VELEASYONTHECHROME (3) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a fifth at this track on May 27. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. PARADING FIRE (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. LAUREL'S LEGEND (6) is at the track for the first time. By Bit Of A Legend N and hails from the Dannie Hostetler stable. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Driver: Angus Lake
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Well-beaten 11 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Mark My Words (1:57.10) in 2YO NW1PM on September 25 at $122.90. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Angus Lake | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $85.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 55 | 2YO NW1PM | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Angus Lake | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $122.90 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | OHFS 2YOC | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Angus Lake | 1:59.20 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $58.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Angus Lake | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 88.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Widger
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Always B Bettor (1:59.00) in 10000CLNW1 on September 30 at $6.60. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Pink Lilly (1:57.30) in 10000CLNW1 on September 18 at $6.90. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | 56 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 29 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Nisonger | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $30.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | BCS 3C | $20,921.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 40.5L | $48.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind Bestiesforresties at this track over 1609m in a 10000CLNW1 on May 27 at $2. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,682.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,682.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.00 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,682.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,006.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $33.90 |
| 9/9 | 22/04/2026 | 307 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,189.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Doug Rideout | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 72.8L | $53.80 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2CGP | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Clint Coy | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $2.80 |

Driver: James Day
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Always B Bettor (1:59.00) in 10000CLNW1 on September 30 at $79. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $79.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tom Hall | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 78L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Qhy'jaivyian Carter | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 96.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
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Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Always B Bettor (1:59.00) in 10000CLNW1 on September 30 at $15.90. Two runs back good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Smoke On The Water (1:57.20) in 10000CLNW1 on June 29 at $46.30. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | 93 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 49.5L | $15.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,418.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $46.30 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,418.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 61.5L | $31.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $108.60 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2026 | 21 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,682.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 57.8L | $86.40 |
| 8/9 | 06/05/2026 | 21 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,682.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 48.0L | $86.20 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Daren Harvey | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Two-year-old filly by Bit Of A Legend N out of Moonlite Delite having her first start. Finished fifth in a trial on June 25 at Northfield Park over 1609m. Respect any move in betting.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 4.5 m by Destinedtobeadud (1:57.00) in CDCLMNW1 on October 1 at $8.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Kire Chap (1:58.40) in 10000CLNW1 on September 23 at $5.30. Not likely to trouble the top few.
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 | 8 | CDCLMNW1 | $9,770.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW2 | $9,861.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $28.90 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,056.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $6.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | $3,866.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.65 | |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | $3,866.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $34.50 |

Driver: Mario Wilson
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by The Golden Ghost (1:57.00) in 10000CLNW1 on April 15 at $11. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $14.30 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2026 | 15 | OHFS 3C | $10,029.00 | Cortland | 1609m | Good | Mario Wilson | 2:02.10 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,418.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.60 |
| 6/9 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,089.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Mario Wilson | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 54.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/9 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | 10000CLNW1 | $7,671.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Mario Wilson | 2:04.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northville Downs beaten 35 m by Herecomesralphie (2:00.20) in NW1 EXT PM on September 16 at $23.50. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Northville Downs beaten 50 m by Super Soldier (2:00.10) in NW1 EXT PM on September 8 at $14.60. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW1 EXT PM | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $23.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW1 EXT PM | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $14.60 |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | N/W1 EXTPM | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bart Stimer | 2:00.00 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $36.40 |