Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
BB CRUISER (9) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his success last start, scoring by 25 metres over 1609m at this track. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. HOPE N PRAY (2) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out. GINGER TREE PETE (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 6 metres at Pocono Downs over 1609m.

Driver: Jacob Pantaleano
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Racing consistently. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr7) at Pocono Downs (1:53.00) beating Twin B Risenshine in 7500CL NW on October 27 at $2.30. Worth plenty of thought.
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 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | 7500CL NW | $8,621.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | 7500CL NW | $8,621.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | 7500CLHC | $11,494.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | 7500CLHC | $11,494.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $20.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | 7500CLHC | $11,111.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $11.10 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | 7500CL NW | $8,333.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Torrin Hanover at this track over 1609m in a 8000CL on October 18 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Bb Cruiser at this track over 1609m in a 8000CL on October 27 at $6.60. Chief contender.
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 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $6.60 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | D J Millner | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eric Tharps (Jnr)
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m 8000CL on September 25. Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 80 m by Bb Cruiser (1:54.10) in 8000CL on October 27 at $4.60. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/10/2026 | 21 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 82.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | 15000CL | $17,960.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 75.0L | $7.90 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.30 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 11 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $95.60 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Brown
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at The Red Mile (1:53.30) beating Virgin Storm in NW1500L4 on September 14 at $1.68. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $10,000.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.68 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | 10000CL | $9,028.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $19.32 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2026 | 51 | NW1500L4 | $7,418.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $21.71 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | USHDC-NW4K | $21,045.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jill Brown | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $43.89 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | USHDC-NW4K | $18,131.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Jill Brown | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | USHDC-NW4K | $18,131.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jill Brown | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $12.21 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Be A Lucky Star (1:53.10) in NW3500L4 on November 3 at $69.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Northville Downs beaten 8 m by Joyful Lady (1:57.20) in OPEN on September 30 at $3.10. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/11/2026 | 34 | NW3500L4 | $12,802.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $69.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $40,230.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Good | Kim Pluta | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ty Goodell | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ty Goodell | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $17.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 23 | NW2500L4 | $11,111.00 | Northville Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kim Pluta | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $14.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 67.5L | $97.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Ifudntnomebynow (1:55.30) in NW2500L4 on October 28 at $45.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Dragon City (1:52.30) in NW2500L4 on October 13 at $17.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/10/2026 | 15 | NW2500L4 | $10,526.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $45.20 |
| 6/7 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $17.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 93 | NW2500L4 | $10,632.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $19.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,160.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $11.90 |
| 8/9 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | NW2500L4 | $9,763.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 48.0L | $66.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/05/2026 | 17 | NW2500L4 | $9,497.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Myers | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
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Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Batavia Downs, beaten 40 m by Play Rock (1:56.20) in CLASS D on October 29 at $7.31. Before that 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 17 m by Belmar (1:56.30) in OCTOBERFST on October 21 at $5.49. Happy enough to dismiss.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | CLASS D | $7,112.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 39.8L | $7.31 |
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | OCTOBERFST | $14,368.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $5.49 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | OCTOBERFST | $14,368.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett MacDonald | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $33.65 |
| 4/7 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | OCTOBERFST | $14,368.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett MacDonald | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.74 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,184.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett MacDonald | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.42 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $6,944.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett MacDonald | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.32 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Mcdonough | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
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Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten a neck by Whywoodidothat (1:56.10) in 8000CL on October 2 at $7.70. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $6. Will struggle.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $31.90 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $58.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Daren Harvey | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Elliott Deaton | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 25 m win as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Buster's Shady in 8000CL on October 27 at $2.30. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,494.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Justin Hall | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |