Northfield Park Race 12 - Race 12
ABBEY D (8) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by 11 metres in a dominant display. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. BEST MET YET (9) again drew a wide gate last start but was game in defeat, beaten 2.25 metres into second at this track over 1609m. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. DISGRUNTLED CARL (7) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid third at this track over 1609m. Hard to find fault. SUGAR INSTEAD (5) is a reliable conveyance who was third most recently at this track. Hard to rule out.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Greentea (1:56.00) in NW6500L4 on October 11 at $30.70. Will improve with that run under the belt. In the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/10/2026 | 94 | NW6500L4 | $20,115.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $30.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Spencer Kahrig | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | NW6600L4 | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $38.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW4000L4 | $13,110.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | NW6100L4 | $12,273.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $7.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | NW3300L4 | $10,879.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | 19 | NW3000L4 | $10,894.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $2.20 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by New Plan Stan (1:56.20) in NW8000L4 on October 11 at $27.10. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $30.60. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $22,270.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $27.10 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $30.60 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $36.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Bjornsson (1:55.30) in NW5000L4 on September 27 at $4.10. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Stoney Ridgetop (1:56.00) in NW5000L4 on September 20 at $3.50. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $43.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $48.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $10.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $29.90 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Smith
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Greentea (1:56.00) in NW6500L4 on October 11 at $3. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Drink Up Drink Up at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW6001L4 on September 29 at $8. Prepared to risk.
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 | 11/10/2026 | 12 | NW6500L4 | $20,115.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/09/2026 | 9 | NW6001L4 | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $50.90 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $39.20 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $51.40 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $31.70 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Spencer Kahrig | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Stahl | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Easter Jack at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW10001L4 on September 29 at $22.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Abbey D at this track over 1609m in a OSS4&UPCHP-R3 on October 4 at $2.80. Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 04/10/2026 | 5 | OSS4&UPCHP-R3 | $143,678.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2026 | 18 | NW10001L4 | $30,172.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $22.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NW8051L4 | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,516.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $13.60 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NW16501L4 | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.80 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | ALDRICH-R3 | $142,653.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $30.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Kreiser
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 2012m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack beaten 2.25 m by Swan Jefe (2:26.10) in OPN on September 18 at $3.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, beaten 6 m by Dp Freedoms Chrome (1:54.20) in OPN HCP on September 13 at $20.90. Fully tested.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | OPN | $41,667.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 2012m | Good | Nick Roland | 2:26.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | OPN HCP | $29,861.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $20.90 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | OPN HCP | $24,251.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | WISEMAN | $49,929.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 5 | WISEMAN | $24,964.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | 16 | OPN HCP | $22,825.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $16.40 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Nick Roland | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Lemoyne Svendsen | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $3.90. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:54.40) beating K J Alexander in OPEN HCP on September 27 at $2.10. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $27,778.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sam Schillaci | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:54.20) beating Jurassic Hattie in OSS4&UPCHP-R3 on October 4 at $2.20. Hard to fault on recent form.
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 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | OSS4&UPCHP-R3 | $143,678.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $28,472.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | OPEN HCP | $29,244.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Redwhite N Goo (1:54.10) in OPEN HCP on October 4 at $4. Two runs back won by 10 m as favourite (Fr7) at Dayton Raceway (1:55.00) beating Hard Seven in NW10PM-CL on September 28 at $1.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | OPEN HCP | $29,454.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 11 | NW10PM-CL | $27,778.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NW10CDCL | $24,306.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NW10CDCL | $24,964.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NW6CDCL | $19,258.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Spencer Kahrig | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |