Northfield Park Race 13 - Race 13
STOKE THE FIRE (3) Dictated terms in front when winning by a head last run here and hard to fault at the trip. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Good chance in this event. AIN'T NO FIRE (2) Made up ground when 5th last run around here. Should race on the speed. Driver Dan Noble and trainer Thomas Litt are consistently competitive together. Will be there at the finish. CATCH THE KILLER (10) Picked up nicely to win last time at The Meadows. A win wouldn't surprise. LATHER UP ATHENS (1) Made every post a winner when winning by a margin of a head last run at this track and gets a favourable alley. Driver Aaron Merriman adds value. Has some strong credentials in this race.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Led all the way when winning by a margin of a head last run here and has drawn to do little work. Aaron Merriman is a strong choice aboard. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 | |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 8 |
| 15L | $16.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 6 |
| 29L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 5 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Hank Le Van | 1 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | WET FAST | Hank Le Van | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2024 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Hank Le Van | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 7 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 22/07/2024 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 5 |
| 72.5L | $29.00 |

Driver: Dan Noble
Stats
Comments
At $3.40 passed some rivals in the late stages when 5th last run at this venue. Has early speed and positions nicely. Gets a chance against these.
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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 5 |
| 5L | $2.70 | |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 7 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Kody Massey | 1 |
| 0.15L | $3.20 |

Driver: Chris Lems
Stats
Comments
Dictated terms in front to win by a margin of a head last run around here and strong performer at the distance. Should jump out and bowl along. Will go close.
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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 | |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 7 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 7 |
| 2L | $5.50 | |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
Stats
Comments
Started $28.00 and ran 6th last run at this venue. Likely to be well placed early. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 3 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.70 | |
| 5/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Braiden Rhoades | 2 |
| 6.75L | $4.20 | |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Wilbur Yoder | 1 |
| 6.25L | $2.15 | |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Wilbur Yoder | 3 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 | |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | 93 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 1 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 0.15L | $1.95 | |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Eric Neal | 5 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 | |
| 3/9 | 30/06/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Marvin Luna | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Josert Fonseca | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2025 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Josert Fonseca | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 | |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Josert Fonseca | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Josert Fonseca | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Finished 7th last run at Miami Valley Gaming & Racing but fitter for debut run. Displays good tactical speed. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Was $43.00 and edged past some when finishing 5th last time at this venue. Gets back and needs luck. Sharp improvement needed.
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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Ebersole | 7 |
| 5L | $41.00 | |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Ebersole | 6 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 | |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Ebersole | 6 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 | |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Justin Irvine | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Ebersole | 6 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | - | NW1PMCD | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Justin Irvine | 1 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |

Driver: Logan Loney
Stats
Comments
Was $14.00 and narrowly denied victory last run at this track. Hard to have.
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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Loney | 7 |
| 4L | $15.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jared Seekman | 2 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 6 |
| 6.75L | $2.60 | |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Logan Loney | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Logan Loney | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 4 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 5 |
| 3.75L | $31.00 | |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 4 |
| 0.25L | $7.00 | |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 7 |
| 4.75L | $41.00 | |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | James Yoder | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 9 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | James Yoder | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 3 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 12/04/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 9 |
| 9L | $61.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | James Yoder | 7 |
| 8.75L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | James Yoder | 5 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/06/2024 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 3 |
| 15.25L | $22.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Looking to place betting and exotics.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 4 |
| 999.99L | $2.40 | |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Nick Clegg | 9 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Nick Clegg | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 7 |
| 6L | $101.00 | |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 6 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 5 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at the track and promising career start. Should be going forward early. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 1 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 | |
| 1/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SY | Jeremy Smith | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Pierce Henry | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Hank Le Van | 6 |
| 2.25L | $11.00 |

Driver: Daren Harvey
Stats
Comments
Bold effort when winning last time at The Meadows. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 1L | $3.90 | |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 8 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Zanesville | 1609m | GD | Brett Miller | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Kurt Sugg | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 | |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Kody Massey | 2 |
| 6.25L | $15.00 |