Northfield Park Race 6 - Race 6
SMOOTH LOU (3) has put together a fine sequence of results and kept it up last time out with a strong win at this track over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Leading hope in a similar assignment. TUGGIN ON MY HEART (1) is better than his last-start ninth over 1609m at this track. YS CHEDDAR WHEEL (9) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track a week-and-a-half ago.

Driver: Sean Smithpeters
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Sriracha Heat (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on October 6 at $56.60. The run prior 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Neptune (1:55.30) in NW3500L4 on September 27 at $18.80. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Sean Smithpeters | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $56.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $18.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 20 | NW5000L4 | $15,972.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $101.20 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 9 | NW6500L4 | $19,971.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 66.8L | $29.60 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | OPEN II | $24,964.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $71.10 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Bryan Quevedo | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FZ | Bryan Quevedo | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
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Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Barbados (1:55.20) in LADY DRVRS on October 10 at $27.40. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Bobs Redemption (1:54.40) in NW2500L4 on October 2 at $21.50. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | LADY DRVRS | $15,086.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Susan Miller | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $27.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $21.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 5000 CL | $7,846.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Stephen White | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $138.60 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Josert Fonseca | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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10-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:54.40) beating Ys Cheddar Wheel in 6000CL on October 11 at $1.20. Recent form hard to fault and is again a strong contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Kreiser | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 13 | CLASS B | $11,111.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Cummings | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $16.13 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $10,699.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | W | Michael Merton | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $35.53 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Outlaw Aceofspades at this track over 1609m in a 6000CL on August 12 at $10.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $10.40 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $19.90 |
| 5/9 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,708.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | NW1500L4 | $7,983.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
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Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.40) in 6000CL on October 11 at $118.40. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Smooth Lou (1:55.20) in 6000CL on October 2 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $118.40 |
| 7/9 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $36.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $18.10 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 45.8L | $32.30 |
| 7/9 | 26/08/2026 | 16 | 6000CL | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $53.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
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Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Hong Kong Phooey (1:54.10) in NW2PMCD on September 30 at $62.30. A podium finish would surprise.
Last Starts 21 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 | 510 | NW2PMCD | $15,517.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 49.5L | $62.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2025 | 8 | HGNW2PMRLT | $20,312.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $51.10 |
| 8/9 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | NW2PM | $25,559.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NW2PM | $25,559.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.30 |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2025 | 207 | NW2PM | $25,559.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $16.60 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2024 | 15 | OHSS 2C | $95,588.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $104.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.40) in 6000CL on October 11 at $136.90. Before that 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Bb Cruiser (1:53.30) in 6000CL on September 25 at $93. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/10/2026 | 16 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $136.90 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 96.8L | $93.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $64.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $99.10 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $42.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Vernon Beachy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.40) in 6000CL on October 11 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Deetzy (1:54.10) in 6000CL on September 26 at $10.90. Not likely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $78.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.40) in 6000CL on October 11 at $5.40. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $17.60 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $31.30 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |