Northfield Park Race 8 - Race 8
I'M TEMPTED (4) finished sixth at Hoosier Park two runs ago before finishing sixth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 55 metres. This should be an easier assignment so he is sure to prove tough to beat. SWANROSEFORME (7) is in the mix following a fifth at her first run back over 1609m at this track. MIDNIGHT ACE (9) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track on October 6.

Driver: Kody Massey
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Northville Downs beaten 85 m by Sisters For Life (2:05.30) in NW1 EXT PM on September 22 at $15.90. At her previous start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Princess Karolyn (1:57.40) in OHFS 3YOF on August 1 at $85.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 2:05.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | 52 | NW1 EXT PM | $9,722.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 2:05.30 | 3 |
| 87.0L | $15.90 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | OHFS 3YOF | $13,409.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 165.8L | $85.40 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Boyd's Cove (2:00.10) in NW1PMCD on October 6 at $21.30. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 107.3L | $21.30 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
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Second up after running 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Northville Downs, beaten 11 m by Up In The Riggin (2:06.30) in NW2 EXT PM on September 8 at $2.40. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | 118 | NW2 EXT PM | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 2:06.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,011.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 1:59.20 | 7 |
| 73.5L | $85.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | FMNW1PMLC | $27,933.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 50.3L | $79.20 |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | FMNW1PMLC | $12,570.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tim Driver | 1:59.10 | 8 |
| 55.5L | $86.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Driver | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 55 m by Swan Ace (1:57.20) in ISSE-2CGT on September 2 at $4.60. The run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hoosier Park well beaten by Royal Rebuff (1:58.30) in ISSE-2CGT on August 22 at $1.30. Expecting better things this time around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | ISSE-2CGT | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | ISSE-2CGT | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | ISSE-2CGT | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | ISSE-2CGT | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | ISSE-2CGT | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean Smithpeters
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Well-beaten 12 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack beaten 50 m by Model Good Looks (1:58.20) in MN CHAMP on September 19 at $21. Needs to lift substantially.
Last Starts 12 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 | 13 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sean Smithpeters | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 130.5L | $16.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 6 | MN CHAMP | $90,278.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 51.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | MN 3YO B | $19,444.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $11.60 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | MN 3YO F | $24,306.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $23.70 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MN 3YO F | $24,964.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $37.90 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | MN 3YO F | $24,964.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $20.40 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 96L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 152.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway, beaten 6 m by All About Tom (2:00.40) in OHFS 2C on October 5 at $13.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Rualone (2:00.20) in 10000CLNW1 on October 2 at $30.90. Needs to lift.
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 | 05/10/2026 | 3 | OHFS 2C | $10,889.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 2:00.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $30.90 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 35 m fifth behind Shesaflashphoto in a NW1PMCD on October 6. Still a maiden after 22 starts but is sure to improve on that last run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/10/2026 | 153 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/4 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Gerald Miller | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | FMNW1PMLC | $27,933.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 76.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $18,923.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $18.90 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | FMNW1PMLC | $13,100.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.20 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | FMNW1PMLC | $13,100.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $38.70 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | CONRADMEM | $21,067.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Gerald Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
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Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Rualone (2:00.20) in 10000CLNW1 on October 2 at $8.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by First Dalliance (1:57.30) in NW1PMCD on September 25 at $65.20. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 10000CLNW1 | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $8.30 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $65.20 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $28.70 |
| 8/9 | 09/09/2026 | 39 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:01.40 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $55.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | $5,799.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | J Renaud | 2:00.10 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.45 | |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | $5,612.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 2:01.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.35 | |
| 3/3 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gary Mahany | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Boyd's Cove (2:00.10) in NW1PMCD on October 6 at $115.40. At his previous start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Little Brindle (1:58.20) in NW1PMCD on September 25 at $32.80. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | NW1PMCD | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Emanuel Miller | 2:00.10 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $115.40 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $32.80 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 2:00.00 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $43.60 |
| 7/9 | 12/08/2026 | 44 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $98.90 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |