Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9
BARCELONA MIKI (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at Dayton Raceway. This is a nice drop in grade so he is in the right race to find the winners' list. GOOD OLD BOY (1) found the frame for the first time after five career runs last start, finishing second over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Primary contender in this comparable race. MARK MY WORDS (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. MACH TWELVE (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at Dayton Raceway last time out.

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Velmrcanyousmokem (1:57.20) in 2YO NW1PM on October 9 at $9.10. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 17 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | 2YOC | $22,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 40.5L | $46.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | 2YOC | $22,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $42.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2YOC | $22,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Wallis | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $57.30 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | 2YOC | $22,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 48.0L | $34.60 |
| 1/2 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Deters | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Widger
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Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Seaside Masquerade (1:56.20) in OHFCH 2F on October 10 at $9.70. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | - | OHFCH 2F | $71,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.70 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Lehman | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jerry Miller | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:57.10) beating Landlubber in 2YO NW1PM on September 25 at $3.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2026 | 48 | 2YO NW1PM | $12,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | OHFS 2YOC | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $65.40 |
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 92.3L | $67.40 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carson Conrad | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jerry Miller | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Allums (Jnr)
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway, beaten 7 m by Lostandneverfound (1:55.20) in 2YONW1PM on October 12 at $5.70. At the start before 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway, beaten 16 m by Msg's (1:58.00) in 2YONW1PM on September 29 at $4.20. Recent form okay so worth some thought.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | 13 | 2YONW1PM | $20,833.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Rod Allums (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | 2YONW1PM | $20,833.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 4 m by Woke Up Ina Lather (1:55.40) in BSS 2C CN on October 2 at $9.10. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 23 m by Passing Gear (1:54.00) in BSS 2C on August 22 at $103.40. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/10/2026 | 41 | BSS 2C CN | $35,920.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | BSS 2C | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $103.40 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | OHFS 2YOC | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $50.70 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $53.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $13,062.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $8.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Hot On Your Heels (1:59.20) in OHFS 2YOC on August 1 at $20.20. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | OHFS 2YOC | $13,124.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $20.20 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Velmrcanyousmokem (1:57.20) in 2YO NW1PM on October 9 at $17. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $13,218.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 51.75L | $0.00 |