Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
VELEASYONTHECHROME (3) Resumes after a spell. Was well beaten when 5th last time around here. Overlooking the last run. Expecting to settle positively. Looks a winning hope. OVERWHENITSOVER (7) Missed by a narrow margin last start at The Meadows. Likely to be well placed early. One of the major players. PARADING FIRE (2) Came in 6th last start here. Shows good finishing speed. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . LAUREL'S LEGEND (6) First time at the races for trainer Dannie Hostetler. Watch for a sign in the market.

Driver: Angus Lake
Stats
Comments
Odds of $43.00 and finished 9th last start around here but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Angus Lake | 5 |
| 11.25L | $41.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Angus Lake | 3 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Angus Lake | 3 |
| 7.25L | $22.00 |

Driver: Sam Widger
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.50 and came in 6th last start at the track. Should get going late. One of the value chances in this race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Tharps Jr | 5 |
| 18.25L | $8.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Eric Tharps Jr | 2 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 | |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 4.75L | $4.60 | |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | John Ciocca Jr | 2 |
| 2.75L | $2.45 | ||
| 7/10 | 16/06/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeff Nisonger | 8 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 7 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 3 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Luke Hanners | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 7 |
| 19.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 6 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 7 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 8 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 9 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kurt Sugg
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a spell. Was $3.20 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last time at this venue. Overlooking the last run. Should race on the speed. Solid chance.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 4 |
| 6.75L | $2.38 | |
| 2/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 5 |
| 0.05L | $3.80 | |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 | |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 6 |
| 1L | $29.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Doug Rideout | 3 |
| 24.25L | $61.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 5 |
| 8.25L | $3.10 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Odds of $53.00 and ran 4th last run at this track but having second race start. Tough race will need luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | James Day | 9 |
| 14.25L | $51.00 |

Driver: Anthony Macdonald
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and finished 5th last run here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Braiden Rhoades | 8 |
| 16.5L | $18.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Mcconnelsville | 1609m | GD | Carson Conrad | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Marietta | 1609m | GD | Alex Hawk | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 31/08/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Caldwell | 1609m | GD | Alex Hawk | 3 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Anthony Macdonald | 9 |
| 1.25L | $41.00 | |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 6 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 | |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 1 |
| 12L | $26.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 6 |
| 19.25L | $61.00 | |
| 8/9 | 06/05/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 6 |
| 16L | $81.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | John Ciocca Jr | 9 |
| 999.99L | $67.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/08/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Zanesville | 1609m | GD | Alex Hawk | 1 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Wellstown | 1609m | GD | Alex Hawk | 3 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Having first start for Dannie Hostetler. Watch betting.

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and was agonizingly close last start at The Meadows. Will be positive in the run early. Commands respect.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Wyatt Farmer | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 9 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FAST | Dave Palone | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 3 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 4 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Summerside | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 4 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Adam Merner | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | SY | Jason K Hughes | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Summerside | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Adam Merner | 7 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Summerside | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 3 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Summerside | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 7 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | FT | Jason K Hughes | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mario Wilson
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $9.50 and ran 4th last run at this venue. Displays good tactical speed. Price in this race is tempting to get involved.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 7 |
| 10L | $9.00 | |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Mario Wilson | 1 |
| 1L | $9.50 | |
| 6/9 | 17/06/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Mario Wilson | 1 |
| 18.25L | $6.50 | |
| 7/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 3 |
| 15L | $6.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Mario Wilson | 9 |
| 1L | $12.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 1 |
| 3L | $6.50 | |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 3 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 3 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 8 |
| 6.75L | $34.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Mario Wilson | 5 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 | |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 8 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Wilson | 8 |
| 29.5L | $61.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | DIRT | Mario Wilson | 7 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Came in 7th last time at Hastings. Won't be far away during the run. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hastings | 1609m | FT | Bart Stimer | 7 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hastings | 1609m | FT | Bart Stimer | 5 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hastings | 1609m | FT | Bart Stimer | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |