Northfield Park Race 3 - Race 3
STOKE THE FIRE (6) sets the standard off dominant Northfield wins on 19 May (1609m) by 4.25L and 26 May by 3L, both leading throughout. GLOBAL (7) is a key danger with 5 wins from 7 this season, including Scioto 1609m successes on 28 May by 1.25L and 9 May by 0.5L. THUNDER JAM (2) brings solid recent form, winning at Northfield on 26 Apr and then 2nd at The Meadows on 30 May over 1609m. WILLOW DALE (5) is in the mix after leading for 3rd at Scioto on 28 May, beaten 1.25L.

Driver: Mike Micallef
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Back on the quick 10-day turnaround after finishing 8th at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 25 May, beaten 8.5L after settling back. Best recent effort was two runs prior when 4th at Hoosier over 1609m on 14 May, led throughout and was beaten 5.5L by O So Strait at $1.80. Draws barrier 1 and reunites with trainer-driver Mike Micallef. Can feature with the right trip from the pole.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 | |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 1 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 2L | $17.00 |

Driver: Brett Miller
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Comes off a 5-day backup after a solid 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 30 May, beaten 5.75L by Solidarity after racing handy. Won at Northfield Park over 1609m on 26 Apr by a nose when leading throughout at $2.30. Draws barrier 2 and returns to Brett Miller for Tim Twaddle. Can feature with the right trip.
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 | 30/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 7 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 | |
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 | |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 14.75L | $1.26 | |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 7 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 8 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 7 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 5 |
| 3.25L | $61.00 | |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Luke Ebersole | 7 |
| 2L | $7.50 |

Driver: Emanuel Miller
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Comes off an improved 4th of 9 at Northfield Park over 1609m on 27 May, beaten 2.25L at $67 after running 7th early. Prior runs were 8th of 9 on 20 May over 1609m, beaten 13.25L at $51, and 8th of 8 on 12 May in class 73, beaten 8.75L at $13. Three-year-old gelding by Catch The Fire, trained by Calvin Hollar, with Emanuel Miller to drive from barrier 3. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/05/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 3 |
| 2.25L | $67.00 | |
| 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: Braiden Rhoades
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Has been around the mark without breaking through, including a 3rd at Northfield Park over 1609m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.5L by Ninetynineproblems at $8.50. Last start 7th of 9 at Northfield Park over 1609m on 26 May, beaten 8L from barrier 9 at $16, after racing handy early behind Lather Up Athens. Drops to barrier 4 here with Braiden Rhoades staying on for Bill Rhoades. Can feature with a softer run from the draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 9 |
| 8L | $16.00 | |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 8 |
| 9L | $71.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | John Ciocca Jr | 6 |
| 8.75L | $34.00 | |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 | |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 2L | $1.80 | |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 | |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 5 |
| 12L | $8.50 | |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Smith
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Comes off a 7-day backup after leading and finishing 3rd at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 1.25L by Odds On Mister X. Prior run at Scioto on 21 May was a closing 2nd over 1609m, also 1.25L off Rock On Beach. Won at Scioto three starts back over 1609m when leading throughout. Consistent at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 9 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Tyler Angus | 4 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Pierce Henry | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Luke Hanners | 1 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lems
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Comes off back-to-back wins at Northfield Park over 1609m, last start leading throughout on 26 May by 3L at $1.33 from Spooky Lou. Two runs ago also led and scored by 4.25L at $3.80. Track record is solid (7:3-0-1) and overall form this season is strong (13:6-2-1). Can feature with another forward trip.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 1 |
| 3L | $1.33 | |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 5 |
| 4.25L | $3.80 | |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 10 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 5 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 | |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Christopher Lems | 3 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 | |
| 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: Dan Noble
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Has been around the mark with four wins from his last five. Last start won at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 28 May by 1.25L on FT after racing handy, beating Currys Flurry. Prior wins at Scioto (9 May) and Miami Valley (28 Apr, 14 Apr) at 1609m underline his strong 3yo record for Brian Brown. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 9 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Page
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Has been around the mark, including 3rd at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 9 May, beaten 3L after racing handy. Last start 4th of 9 at Northfield Park over 1609m on 31 May, beaten 3.5L at $3.30 after settling midfield. Steps from barrier 6 to 8 here, with Chris Page riding for Virgil Morgan Jr. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Luke Hanners | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 | |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 3 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 8 |
| 13.75L | $4.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 6 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 3 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | GD | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 7 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |