Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
ACROSS THE RIVER (1) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time around here and drawn well. Should be going forward early. Tracking very well this campaign. Worth a bet. FOX VALLEY POLARIS (3) Close to a win last run at the track. Aaron Merriman is a key engagement. Appears well in this. ROBERT SAID (4) Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Won't be far away during the run. Has the ability to figure. CHARLIE OLIVES (2) Came in 6th last run here. Should be around the mark.

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last time at the track and has drawn the rails. Should muster plenty of early speed. In fine form since returning from a spell. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Keith Kash Jr | 7 |
| 12.75L | $11.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Keith Kash Jr | 6 |
| 3.75L | $7.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Keith Kash Jr | 2 |
| 0.15L | $1.95 | |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 | |
| 6/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Mcconnelsville | 1609m | GD | Roy Burns | 5 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 07/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Marietta | 1609m | GD | Roy Burns | 4 |
| 13.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Caldwell | 1609m | GD | Roy Burns | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Gillespie | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kacey Kelly | 10 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Mcconnelsville | 1609m | GD | Roy Burns | 1 |
| 19.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Caldwell | 1609m | GD | Roy Burns | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sam Widger
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and finished 6th last run at this venue. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Aaron Merriman | 8 |
| 24.75L | $12.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Miller | 9 |
| 1L | $3.30 | |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Miller | 5 |
| 18L | $6.50 | |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Eric Miller | 9 |
| 0.75L | $14.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Miller | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Miller | 4 |
| 12L | $41.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Eric Miller | 7 |
| 19.75L | $67.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 2 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Josh Sutton | 3 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Miller | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2024 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Hanners | 1 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Smith | 8 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 6 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2024 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 9 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | SLOW | Kayne Kauffman | 6 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2023 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Luke Ebersole | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2023 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Luke Ebersole | 6 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 12/12/2023 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Luke Ebersole | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2023 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Luke Ebersole | 3 |
| 6.25L | $41.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Right up there last run at this track. Aaron Merriman is a smart booking. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/10/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 2.75L | $9.50 | |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Archie Buford | 7 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FAST | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Pat Curtin | 4 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Pat Curtin | 6 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Casey Leonard | 2 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Casey Leonard | 5 |
| - | $6.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | DIRT | Brandon Bates | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last run at this track and getting better in recent performances. Should race on the speed. Has claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | John Ciocca Jr | 1 |
| 11.75L | $7.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Anthony Macdonald | 5 |
| - | $13.00 | |
| 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: Emanuel Miller
Stats
Comments
Started at $37.00 and finished 7th last time around here. Expected to settle towards the tail. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 6 |
| 22.25L | $41.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Wyatt Farmer | 8 |
| 7.75L | $34.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Crist Hershberger | 2 |
| 15.75L | $23.00 |

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $63.00 and came in 5th last time around here. Could not recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | James Day | 2 |
| 24.75L | $67.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | James Day | 4 |
| - | $18.00 | |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | James Day | 9 |
| 14.25L | $51.00 |

Driver: Kevin Detweiler
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $43.00 and ran 4th last run at this track. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Emanuel Miller | 6 |
| 22L | $41.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Detweiler | 2 |
| 17.5L | $9.50 | |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 2 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 | |
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 3 |
| 6.25L | $31.00 | |
| 5/9 | 06/05/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Peterson | 4 |
| 2.75L | $20.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 9 |
| 9L | $9.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 3 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 6 |
| 10L | $16.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 1 |
| 3.25L | $29.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | Trace Tetrick | 9 |
| 13.25L | $14.00 | |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 7 |
| 5.25L | $4.60 | |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 7 |
| 9.75L | $17.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
Initial appearance at the races for Marlin Smith. Betting as a guide.

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
At $128.00 subpar when 9th last time around here. Likely to get back in the run. Cannot have.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/10/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | James Day | 8 |
| 31.5L | $126.00 | |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2026 | - | 10000CLNW1 PACE | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FAST | Logan Ebersole | 8 |
| 20L | $51.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hastings | 1609m | FT | Don Harmon | 4 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |