Northfield Park Race 13 - Race 13
GROOVY JOE (4) has had four runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last start when he finished fourth over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 17 metres. Big chance based on his best performances. U GOING (1) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. LOVIN ON THE BEACH (3) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out. Something for the Multiples: BETTOR SAFE (8)

Driver: Anthony MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Sriracha Heat (1:54.10) in NW2500L4 on October 14 at $75.30. At the previous start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Sriracha Heat (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on October 6 at $34.20. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $75.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $34.20 |
| 9/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $52.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 12 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $30.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $11.70 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 15 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $24.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Sriracha Heat (1:54.10) in NW2500L4 on October 14 at $37.70. At the run before 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Cruising Along (1:54.40) in NW2500L4 on October 2 at $27.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $37.70 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $27.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $39.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $32.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $39.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $61.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Edward Miller | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Cruzin America (1:53.20) in NW2500L4 on October 14 at $42.80. Two runs back won by 5 m (Fr5) at this track (1:56.30) beating Dcrockinmoondancer in NW1500L4 on October 2 at $5.20. Capable of another big run.
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 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $42.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $13.40 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 32 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $38.60 |
| 9/9 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $66.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $58.10 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Miller | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 17 m by Howaboutayankee (1:51.10) in NW2500L4 on October 16 at $33.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 24 m by American Warrior (1:50.20) in NW2000L4 on October 2 at $13. This race appears well within his grasp.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Justin Walters | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $33.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | NW2000L4 | $10,345.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Mike Wilder | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | NW4301L4 | $11,944.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 98 | NW9600L4 | $17,500.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 27 | NW10500L4 | $16,736.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $56.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | NW8000L4 | $19,832.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $20.10 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Myultimate Snowy (1:54.00) in NW3500L4 on October 14 at $47.20. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at this track (1:57.10) beating Tray Surreal in NW1500L4 on October 7 at $5.30. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,931.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $47.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/10/2026 | 37 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $162.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | 23 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $55.30 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $97.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | NW3500L4 | $12,772.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $81.70 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 93.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following October 2 run. Last start posted a big 5 m win (Fr4) at this track (1:55.00) beating Magic Shark in NW1500L4 on October 13 at $2.50. This race will be harder than that win. A repeat of the last effort looks unlikely.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $24.60 |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $14.90 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | William Mann | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Sriracha Heat (1:54.10) in NW2500L4 on October 14 at $5.80. At the run before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Thornbush Hanover (1:53.00) in NW5000L4 on October 4 at $99.40. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | NW5000L4 | $16,523.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $99.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,194.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $13.70 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $25.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Knicley | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |