Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
POCKET OF TERROR A (1) was successful at his most recent outing by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. DELRAY DUDE (7) scored at this track three runs ago but has been unplaced in two subsequent runs, the latest when fifth over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. MONTY'S PLAY (2) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1609m at this track. Great chance to break through. WASH THE DRAGON (3) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on January 27.

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:58.30) beating Jimmy L in 6000CL on January 27 at $8. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $24.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 10 | 8000CL | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $10.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J E Trainor | 1:52.5 | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marc St Louis (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Billy Lincoln N at this track over 1609m in a NW750PSLC on January 14 at $8.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Pocket Of Terror at this track over 1609m in a 6000CL on January 27 at $60.50. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Mark Headworth | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $60.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | David Lake | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $39.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $41.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 76 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mark Headworth | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Quik And Shady (2:) in 6000CL on January 27 at $3.20. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Tyler Albert (1:58.10) in 6000CL on January 20 at $15.10. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 2:00.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.10 |
| 2/9 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $53.80 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Chris Lems | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 51.0L | $72.90 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $90.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Logan Ebersole | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Won three starts back at Philadelphia over 1609m NW1Â 2025 on December 24. Last time out 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Born To Run As (1:59.40) in 6000CL on January 27 at $17.90. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 1:59.40 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $17.90 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2026 | 27 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/6 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NW1Â 2025 | $15,314.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | MADCNW2550 | $9,188.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Good | Newton Sheridan | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $5.10 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | MADCNW2500 | $9,188.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Dailey | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 57.8L | $61.40 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | AHDC | $11,450.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Good | Newton Sheridan | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Born To Run As (1:59.40) in 6000CL on January 27 at $5.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Fr3) at this track (1:59.10) beating Pizzagaina in NW1500L4 on January 20 at $4.40. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.40 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:59.10 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $49.30 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $26.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | James Day | 2:00.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $50.80 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $21.60 |
| 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: Chris Lems
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 60 m by Medoland Bosa (1:54.00) in SA8000CL on January 19 at $21.80. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 18 m by Bettor Way To Rock (1:54.00) in SA8000CL on December 29 at $48.70. May find this too tough.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | SA8000CL | $10,463.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 58.5L | $21.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | SA8000CL | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $48.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | SA8000CL | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $23.90 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | SA8000CL | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | SA10000CL | $12,977.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,267.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $20.70 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Quik And Shady (2:) in 6000CL on January 27 at $15.40. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Tyler Albert (1:58.10) in 6000CL on January 20 at $1.20. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 2:00.00 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $15.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Dan Noble | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $17.60 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 2:00.40 | 3 |
| 62.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Born To Run As (1:59.40) in 6000CL on January 27 at $60.10. Two runs back posted a big 12 m win (Fr6) at this track (2:01.30) beating Magic Shark in NW1500L4 on January 18 at $6.10. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.40 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $60.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 2:01.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $46.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NW750PSLC | $10,463.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $56.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | NW750PSLC | $10,720.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $26.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $24.10 |
| 3/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Seekman | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Born To Run As (1:59.40) in 6000CL on January 27 at $7.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Viva Las Vegas (1:59.00) in 6000CL on January 20 at $25.90. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $25.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Braiden Rhoades | 2:01.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $8,221.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | 6000CL | $8,969.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $16.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | 6000CL | $9,188.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 2:00.40 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $11.30 |