Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
DEPUTY JACK (6) brings the best recent benchmark after a strong 2nd at Northfield over 1609m last week, beaten 1.5L after racing handy, and looks the one. HUNTERANDMILO (2) is the main danger with back‑to‑back runner‑up finishes here, including a 0.75L 2nd on May 20. LATHER ROCK (9) is consistent and comes off a 3rd in the same race, following two earlier 2nds. VEL IM GOOD (4) has cross‑track form and boxed on for 4th at Scioto, and RITA'S GIRL (5) improved to 3rd here last start, so both have place hopes.

Driver: Jason Thompson
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Three-year-old colt by Captain Victorious out of Halle Shark. Draws barrier 1 for trainer Lanny Merriman with Jason Thompson booked and carries 86kg. Setup is sound from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds at Northfield Park over 1609m. Last start 2nd of 9 from barrier 3 on 20 May, beaten 0.75L by Jk Maga at $9.50 after racing handy. Prior run 2nd on 12 May, beaten 0.15L by Uncle Bobby at $6.50 when running on from midfield. Can feature with another soft run from barrier 2 under Justin Irvine for Tye Loy.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 3 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 | |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 5 |
| 0.15L | $6.50 | |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tye Loy | 8 |
| 4L | $34.00 | |
| 0/8 | 05/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | DIRT | Dave Palone | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 29/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Jeremy Indof | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 6/9 | 23/01/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Steven Walters | 9 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Justin Walters | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 2 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2024 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Justin Walters | 5 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2024 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/12/2024 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2024 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2024 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2024 | - | 68 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Justin Walters | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2024 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Justin Walters | 7 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 2 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Third-up at Northfield Park last time, finished 8th of 9 over 1609m on 20 May, beaten 13.25L behind Another Trick at $51 after settling back. Prior run 8th of 8 here on 12 May over 1609m, beaten 8.75L at $13. Debut run was 6th of 9 on 29 Apr over 1609m, 8L off Rock On Beach. Needs to lift but can improve from barrier 3.
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 | 20/05/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Angus | 7 |
| 13.25L | $51.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Angus | 6 |
| 8.75L | $13.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Tyler Angus | 6 |
| 8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
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Comes off a 13-day break after a solid 4th at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 14 May, beaten 4.25L after racing handy behind Robinthecradle. Prior run was a close 3rd at Scioto over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 1.75L from gate 7. Three-year-old gelding for Larry King, now drawn barrier 4 with Chris Lems up. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 2 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 7 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Doug Rideout | 4 |
| 6.75L | $12.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 9 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Doug Rideout | 6 |
| 8.5L | $20.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FAST | Doug Rideout | 7 |
| 8.75L | $13.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 4 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SY | Cameron Mccown | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 3 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 5 |
| 13.25L | $26.00 | |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 4 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Doug Rideout | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Day
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Comes off a 3rd at Northfield Park over 1609m on 19 May, beaten 7.25L on SY, after racing handier throughout at $13. Prior run tailed off 10th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 21.5L from barrier 9 at $61. Earlier 4th of 7 at Hoosier on 20 Mar, beaten 1.25L after leading most of the way at $2.15. Each-way claims with another forward trip.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | James Day | 1 |
| 7.25L | $13.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Bradley Ferguson | 9 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 4 |
| 8.75L | $3.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 1 |
| 8L | $1.65 | |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.15 | |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Robert Taylor | 10 |
| 9.25L | $23.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 7 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 14.75L | $81.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 4 |
| 5.25L | $20.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
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Comes off a 7‑day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Northfield Park over 1609m on 20 May, beaten 1.5L by Another Trick at $9.50 after racing handy. Two back finished 8th of 9 there on 13 May over 1609m, beaten 6.75L at $7.50 from barrier 5. Earlier third at the track on 12 Nov when leading throughout before fading late, beaten 2L. Consistent track record and draws barrier 6; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 | |
| 8/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Wyatt Farmer | 5 |
| 6.75L | $7.50 | |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 2 |
| 2L | $3.50 | |
| 5/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 7 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 | |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Braiden Rhoades | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Braiden Rhoades | 3 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Braiden Rhoades | 7 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
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Has been around the mark, placing in two of four career runs at 1609m. Last start 4th of 8 after settling 7th then improving at Northfield Park over 1609m on 20 May, beaten 3.25L at $9.50. Prior run 4th of 9 here on 13 May over 1609m, beaten 5L at $2.05. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Jacob Baird | 7 |
| 3.25L | $9.50 | |
| 4/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Jacob Baird | 1 |
| 5L | $2.05 | |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Jacob Baird | 1 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Macdonald
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Three-year-old gelding by Art Director out of Marigold Bloom. Draws barrier 8 with Anthony Macdonald riding for Rick Mapes at 85kg. Set-up is straightforward without exposed recent form lines. Can improve.

Driver: Marc St Louis Jr.
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of the last five. Last start 3rd of 9 at Northfield Park over 1609m on 20 May, beaten 4L by Another Trick, at $4.33. Prior run 2nd at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 9 May, beaten 3.25L by Keene Finale. Consistent 3yo gelding for Stacey Currie with Marc St Louis Jr. up; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Marc St Louis Jr | 6 |
| 4L | $4.33 | |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Marc St Louis Jr | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Marc St Louis Jr | 3 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 | |
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 9 |
| 1L | $3.40 | |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 7 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 | |
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Marc St Louis Jr | 1 |
| 5.75L | $18.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Marc St Louis Jr | 5 |
| 31.75L | $8.50 | |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Dan Noble | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 | |
| 0/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Dan Noble | 7 |
| - | $5.50 | |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Dan Noble | 4 |
| 8.75L | $6.50 |