Northfield Park Race 12 - Race 12
SMOOTH LOU (5) is in a purple patch of form with wins at his last three starts, most recently when he was too good over this track and distance two weeks ago. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. NASSAU DESIRE (3) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can atone. YS CHEDDAR WHEEL (4) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good second over 1609m at this track two runs back. Something for the Multiples: ROSE RUN ZEKE (7)

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.30) in 6000CL on October 21 at $207.60. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.40) in 6000CL on October 11 at $136.90. Hard to find on recent performances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $207.60 |
| 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 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Vernon Beachy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Bb Cruiser (1:54.10) in 8000CL on October 27 at $12.20. The start before 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Torrin Hanover (1:55.40) in 8000CL on October 18 at $18.50. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $12.20 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $18.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2026 | 16 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,194.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Luke Ebersole | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.30) in 6000CL on October 21 at $11.50. At the run before good run 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. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.50 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:54.30) beating Mansai in 6000CL on October 21 at $1.10. Two runs back 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. Hard to beat again.
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 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |
| 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 | CLASSÂ B | $11,111.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Cummings | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $16.13 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Smooth Lou, who he meets again; when 16 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a 6000CL race on October 21. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/10/2026 | 10 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $54.80 |
| 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 |
| 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: Sam Widger
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 7 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:55.40) beating Da Lou Ron Ron in NW1500L4 on October 21 at $2. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/10/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,333.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 78.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $6.10 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Daniel Holmes | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Symington | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Bb Cruiser (1:54.10) in 8000CL on October 27 at $8.40. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Torrin Hanover (1:55.40) in 8000CL on October 18 at $29.80. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $29.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 62.3L | $46.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 9/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $69.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 66.0L | $20.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 130.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Smooth Lou (1:54.30) in 6000CL on October 21 at $26.80. Will take a lot from that run and should be prominent.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/10/2026 | 70 | 6000CL | $8,908.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.80 |
| 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 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |