Northfield Park Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
DOWNBYTHEEASTSIDE (5) has been racing very well and deserved her victory last start, scoring by 35 metres over 1609m at this track. Her last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. CENTURY KISS ME (1) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 metres, after a good second at this track the run prior. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field and she can turn in a much better performance. FOREVER HIGH (3) is right in contention after finishing in the placings for the second time in a row last start, beaten 4 metres into third at this track. No reason she cannot take this out. PLAYS PRO (2) is in the mix following a respectable third at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Premier Fine Wine (1:59.00) in FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $15.90. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Downbytheeastside (1:55.10) in FM30000NW7 on January 24 at $20.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Tyler Angus | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $15.90 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $20.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $43.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FM22500NW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $18.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | FMNW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | FM22500NW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $72.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Thompson
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Pams For Real at this track over 1609m in a FMNW4PMCD on January 17 at $8.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Sunni Red at this track over 1609m in a FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $9.70. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Jason Thompson | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $9.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FMNW4PMCD | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | FMNW4PMCD | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Jason Thompson | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | FM30000NW7 | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Jason Thompson | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.90 |
| 5/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Lily Grace Hill at this track over 1609m in a FMNW4PMCD on January 24 at $4.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Premier Fine Wine at this track over 1609m in a FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $3.70. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | FMNW4PMCD | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FMNW4PMCD | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $11.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $31.30 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | FMNW4PMCD | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $71.90 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 15 m by Vintage Ace (1:58.00) in NW2PM-CL on January 27 at $5.30. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 25 m by Cruisinoverfire (1:55.00) in NW2PM on January 20 at $45.90. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PM-CL | $17,118.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.30 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $45.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $23.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | FMNW4-CL | $20,927.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Cameron Mccown | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | NW2PM | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $26.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | NW1PM | $19,908.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $20.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 89.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 35 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.10) beating Century Kiss Me in FM30000NW7 on January 24 at $1.70. Key chance who should go close again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,442.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,442.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | FMNW2500L4 | $11,026.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | FMNW3500L4 | $14,548.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $36.40 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sunni Red (1:57.20) in FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $43.30. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Downbytheeastside (1:55.10) in FM30000NW7 on January 24 at $10.90. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Chris Lems | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $43.30 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 49.5L | $10.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,442.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,442.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $65.10 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $40.20 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | FM1250PSLC | $16,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $63.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Hugh Beatty | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m FM22500NW4 on January 17. Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Sunni Red (1:57.20) in FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $14.80. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $14.80 |
| 5/5 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | FMNW4PMCD | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $10.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FM22500NW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FM22500NW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | FMNW2PMCD | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | FM22500NW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Mike Peterson | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn Horton | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Premier Fine Wine (1:59.00) in FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $40.70. Before that 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Downbytheeastside (1:55.10) in FM30000NW7 on January 24 at $23.30. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Kurt Sugg | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $40.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 51.8L | $23.30 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 30 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $56.70 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | FMNW6PMCL | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $51.90 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | FMNW6PMCL | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $11.70 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | FMNW4PMCD | $18,321.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Detweiler | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 70 m by Sunni Red (1:57.20) in FM30000NW7 on January 31 at $33.40. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Marced Fox (1:59.20) in FM22500NW4 on January 24 at $19.20. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | FM30000NW7 | $16,405.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | James Day | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 69.0L | $33.40 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | FM22500NW4 | $15,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | James Day | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $19.20 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Keith Kash Jr. | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 61.5L | $62.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $66.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 41 | FM22500NW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 2:01.40 | 2 |
| 51.8L | $14.80 |
| 8/9 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $16,183.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $29.80 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Mike Peterson | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |