Northfield Park Race 2

1609M

Prize Money: $16,174

I B LOVIN (4) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last four starts, most recently recording a second over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can add to the impressive recent record. COVER THE SPREAD (3) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 16 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expected to run well. ROSE RUN ZACK (5) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at Scioto Downs. BUSTER'S SHADY (2) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Slow
Weather: Showery
Surface: All Weather
Class: NW2PMCD

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K J Messenger (Fr1) 5621136232
Trainer: Oscar Johnson (Jnr) ()
Driver: Kurt Sugg
Prize Money: $24,597
Win / Place: 17% / 64%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: WINSMITH MOLLY

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 3-4-4

Distance

17: 3-4-4

Season

13: 4-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 3-4-4

All-Weather

17: 3-4-4

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 10 m by She's Real (1:54.20) in TMR 68 on June 25 at $3.80.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	25/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Michael Oosting	1:54.20	1:54.20	10.5m	$3.80f	5	TMR 68	$7,776	$1,944	1. She's Real 2. K J Messenger 3. Canwebefriends
3rd of 6	20/6/25	Springfield	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Cordarius Stewart	1:58.00	1:58.00	9.0m	$1.00	20	TM<72	$6,221	$747	1. Ideal Big Guy 2. Day Of Legends 3. K J Messenger
2nd of 7	31/5/25	Shenandoah Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Eric Davis	1:58.10	1:58.10	9.8m	$2.90	6	NW2PMCD	$10,312	$2,578	1. Blissful Dragon 2. K J Messenger 3. Brother Jim
6th of 8	25/5/25	Shenandoah Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Archie Buford	1:57.10	1:57.10	29.3m	$7.00	8	NW2PMCD	$10,312	-	1. D'applesrsweet 2. Brother Jim 3. All Maxxed Out
3rd of 8	17/5/25	Shenandoah Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Eric Davis	1:55.00	1:55.00	7.5m	$14	6	NW2PMCD	$10,312	$1,238	1. The Lizard 2. Fabulous 3. K J Messenger
1st of 8	11/5/25	Shenandoah Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Archie Buford	1:57.30	1:57.30	6.8m	$4.90	7	NW1000L4CD	$7,812	$3,906	1. K J Messenger 2. Illini Hank 3. Windemere Frank

Buster's Shady (Fr2) 381409x133
Trainer: Bill Webb ()
Driver: Aaron Merriman
Prize Money: $24,328
Win / Place: 14% / 50%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHADYSHARK HANOVER (USA)

Dam: WALELA

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 2-2-3

Distance

14: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-2

Track

4: 0-0-2

Season

6: 2-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

14: 2-2-3

All-Weather

14: 2-2-3

Best Mile

1:57.10

Comments

Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Fear My Grace at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on May 28 at $13.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Andre L at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMCD on June 23 at $3.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	23/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Logan Ebersole	1:55.10	1:55.10	13.5m	$3.00f	26	NW1PMCD	$13,219	$1,586	1. Andre L 2. Nickelback 3. Buster's Shady
3rd of 9	28/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Kurt Sugg	1:57.40	1:57.40	3.0m	$14	7	NW1PMCD	$13,281	$1,594	1. Fear My Grace 2. Real Friend 3. Buster's Shady
1st of 9	21/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	John De Long	1:57.10	1:57.10	10.5m	$1.60f	113	HGNW1/8CLM	$10,469	$5,234	1. Buster's Shady 2. Technical Z Tam 3. The Confession
113 Day Spell
2nd of 8	3/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m			-	John De Long	1:55.30	1:55.30	8.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bikini Chaser 2. Buster's Shady 3. Lockhart
9th of 9	28/1/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Tyler Smith	1:54.30	1:54.30	61.5m	$53	14	NW4PM-CL	$22,581	-	1. Barley Tricky 2. A Special Dance 3. Last Pound
10th of 10	14/1/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Tyler Smith	1:54.10	1:54.10	29.3m	$31	22	NW4PM-CL	$22,581	-	1. Jet Stream 2. Speedy Rocks 3. Madelines Cruzn Up

Cover The Spread (Fr3) 327x131585
Trainer: Maurice Goldschmidt (Jnr) ()
Driver: Tyler Angus
Prize Money: $58,975
Win / Place: 25% / 66%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S WISH (USA)

Dam: TIME N AGAIN

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 3-2-3

Distance

12: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

7: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

12: 3-2-3

All-Weather

12: 3-2-3

Best Mile

1:53.20

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Spooky Lou (1:54.30) in NW2PMCD on June 23 at $5.20. The start before 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at The Meadows well beaten by Paxamillion (1:52.20) in TSS-3YOCG on May 3 at $19.10.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	23/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Tyler Angus	1:54.30	1:54.30	16.5m	$5.20	51	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$778	1. Spooky Lou 2. Mr Pnut 3. Rodeo Jet
51 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	3/5/25	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	David Miller	1:52.20	1:52.20	139.5m	$19	14	TSS-3YOCG	$31,250	-	1. Paxamillion 2. Federer 3. Squeaky Blue
5th of 8	19/4/25	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Matt Kakaley	1:51.30	1:51.30	22.5m	$13	7	WEISS 3CG	$79,872	$3,994	1. Charge Me Up 2. Oogleville 3. Flight In Motion
1st of 8	12/4/25	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Tyler Buter	1:55.30	1:55.30	0.9m	$3.00f	7	WEISS 3CG	$31,949	$15,974	1. Cover The Spread 2. Ima Perfect Choice 3. Touchback
3rd of 8	5/4/25	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Tyler Buter	1:55.40	1:55.40	4.5m	$6.10	7	WEISS 3CG	$31,949	$3,834	1. Chief Bogo 2. Sonofabusinessman 3. Cover The Spread
1st of 7	29/3/25	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Tyler Buter	1:54.30	1:54.30	0.9m	$41	184	WEISS 3CG	$31,696	$15,848	1. Cover The Spread 2. Atta Boy Abe 3. Ima Perfect Choice
184 Day Spell

I B Lovin (Fr4) 8738502232
Trainer: Greg Grismore ()
Driver: John Ciocca Jr
Prize Money: $64,976
Win / Place: 8.57% / 42%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SO SURREAL

Dam: LOVINEVERYMINUTE

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 3-5-7

Distance

35: 3-5-7

Trk/Dst

4: 0-3-1

Track

4: 0-3-1

Season

12: 0-3-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

34: 3-5-7

All-Weather

35: 3-5-7

Best Mile

1:52.00

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Laneside Sportstar at this track over 1609m 22500CLNW4 last start. Before that was beaten 0.9 metres third again at this track in NW2PMCD on June 9.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	23/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Greg Grismore	1:54.30	1:54.30	4.5m	$2.20f	14	22500CLNW4	$15,552	$3,888	1. Laneside Sportstar 2. I B Lovin 3. Admiral Deo
3rd of 9	9/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Greg Grismore	1:57.00	1:57.00	0.9m	$9.80	13	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$1,866	1. Dragons R Real Q 2. Mr Pnut 3. I B Lovin
2nd of 10	27/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Greg Grismore	1:54.00	1:54.00	8.3m	$8.50	7	NW2PMCD	$15,625	$3,906	1. Downbythewater 2. I B Lovin 3. Rooney In Tune
2nd of 10	20/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Greg Grismore	1:55.30	1:55.30	3.0m	$7.80	19	22500CLNW4	$15,000	$3,750	1. Brooklyn Wolf 2. I B Lovin 3. Topville On A Virg
10th of 10	1/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Kyle Wilfong	1:53.10	1:53.10	44.3m	$11	6	NW5-CLCD	$13,281	-	1. Mister Matt 2. Betrothed 3. Jettingtomalibu
5th of 7	25/4/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Trace Tetrick	1:53.20	1:53.20	12.0m	$5.50	10	NW 5-22CL	$13,578	$679	1. Draw Off 2. Shipwrecked 3. Tell's Super Star

Rose Run Zack (Fr5) 6778x78957
Trainer: Derek Watiker ()
Driver: Derek Watiker
Prize Money: $11,915
Win / Place: 7.69% / 7.69%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: THE PANDEROSA (USA)

Dam: A AND G'S DELIGHT

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 1-0-0

Distance

13: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

13: 1-0-0

All-Weather

13: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.00

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 30 m by Southern Rockfest (1:51.20) in SHERMAN on June 25 at $70.60. At the previous start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 20 m by Fond Of Dancin (1:52.00) in SHERMAN on June 18 at $59.40.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	25/6/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Derek Watiker	1:51.20	1:51.20	27.8m	$71	7	SHERMAN	$24,883	-	1. Southern Rockfest 2. Terror Train 3. Go Accordingly
5th of 9	18/6/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Derek Watiker	1:52.00	1:52.00	20.3m	$59	13	SHERMAN	$24,883	$1,244	1. Fond Of Dancin 2. Lather Up Athens 3. Terror Train
9th of 9	5/6/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Derek Watiker	1:51.30	1:51.30	140.3m	$104	7	HGNW2PMRLT	$20,218	-	1. Rodeo Cowboy 2. Twice As Much 3. Dragon Medicine
8th of 10	29/5/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Derek Watiker	1:50.00	1:50.00	60.0m	$137	14	HGNW2PMRLT	$20,312	-	1. Pants On Fire 2. Drinkinmybabygdby 3. Dragon Medicine
7th of 10	15/5/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Derek Watiker	1:53.30	1:53.30	13.5m	$52	315	HGNW2PMRLT	$20,312	-	1. Johnny Up 2. Fabio Hanover 3. Dragon Medicine
315 Day Spell
1st of 9	25/4/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m			-	Derek Watiker	1:57.10	1:57.10	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rose Run Zack 2. Odds On Sue 3. Maximum Chip

Colton's Charm (Fr6) 35817x8683
Trainer: Gerald Lee (Jnr) ()
Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Prize Money: $49,026
Win / Place: 6.06% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NOB HILL HIGH

Dam: JUDY'S PRIMETIME

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 2-5-5

Distance

33: 2-5-5

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Track

5: 0-0-1

Season

4: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

33: 2-5-5

All-Weather

33: 2-5-5

Best Mile

1:54.40

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 2.25 m by Brave Stranger (1:54.30) in CDCLMW1NW3 on June 20 at $10.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Wicked Games (1:55.20) in NW2PMCD on June 16 at $17.10.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 13	20/6/25	Meadowlands	1609m			-	Chris Shaw	1:54.30	1:54.30	2.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Brave Stranger 2. Next Big Think 3. Uncle Brudie
3rd of 7	20/6/25	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Chris Shaw	1:54.30	1:54.30	2.3m	$10	4	CDCLMW1NW3	$10,575	$1,269	1. Brave Stranger 2. Uncle Brudie 3. Colton's Charm
8th of 8	16/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Christian Myers	1:55.20	1:55.20	18.0m	$17	7	NW2PMCD	$15,552	-	1. Wicked Games 2. Rodeo Jet 3. Sharkbythesea
6th of 9	9/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Christian Myers	1:57.00	1:57.00	6.8m	$18	13	NW2PMCD	$15,552	-	1. Dragons R Real Q 2. Mr Pnut 3. I B Lovin
8th of 9	27/5/25	plainridge racecourse	1609m			-	Christian Myers	1:56.10	1:56.10	31.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Brooklyn Wolf 2. Spooky Lou 3. Wicked Games
8th of 9	27/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Christian Myers	1:56.10	1:56.10	31.5m	$80	215	22500CLNW4	$15,625	-	1. Brooklyn Wolf 2. Spooky Lou 3. Wicked Games
215 Day Spell

Mr Pnut (Fr7) 2222265242
Trainer: Art Mc Ilmurray ()
Driver: Keith Kash Jr.
Prize Money: $60,146
Win / Place: 8.00% / 68%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MANHARDT

Dam: MARMARIA

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 2-9-6

Distance

25: 2-9-6

Trk/Dst

22: 1-8-5

Track

22: 1-8-5

Season

18: 1-7-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

25: 2-9-6

All-Weather

25: 2-9-6

Best Mile

1:59.10

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Wicked Games at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on June 16 at $11.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Spooky Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on June 23 at $21.40.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	23/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Keith Kash Jr.	1:54.30	1:54.30	6.8m	$21	7	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$3,888	1. Spooky Lou 2. Mr Pnut 3. Rodeo Jet
4th of 8	16/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Aaron Merriman	1:55.20	1:55.20	7.5m	$12	7	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$1,244	1. Wicked Games 2. Rodeo Jet 3. Sharkbythesea
2nd of 9	9/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Aaron Merriman	1:57.00	1:57.00	0.3m	$3.10	13	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$3,888	1. Dragons R Real Q 2. Mr Pnut 3. I B Lovin
5th of 10	27/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Aaron Merriman	1:54.00	1:54.00	33.8m	$29	7	NW2PMCD	$15,625	$781	1. Downbythewater 2. I B Lovin 3. Rooney In Tune
6th of 10	20/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Keith Kash Jr.	1:54.00	1:54.00	35.3m	$71	7	NW2PMCD	$15,000	-	1. Vel I'm On It 2. Rooney In Tune 3. Dragons R Real Q
2nd of 9	13/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	David Lake	1:56.10	1:56.10	3.8m	$4.90	14	NW2PMCD	$15,000	$3,750	1. Fondsea 2. Mr Pnut 3. Admiral Deo

Rodeo Jet (Fr8) 5245545223
Trainer: Jessica Millner ()
Driver: Justin Irvine
Prize Money: $38,041
Win / Place: 5.88% / 35%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RODEO ROMEO

Dam: JET SCENT

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-4-1

Distance

17: 1-4-1

Trk/Dst

15: 1-4-1

Track

15: 1-4-1

Season

12: 0-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 1-4-1

All-Weather

17: 1-4-1

Best Mile

1:58.10

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Wicked Games at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on June 16 at $1.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Spooky Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMCD on June 23 at $5.40.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	23/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Justin Irvine	1:54.30	1:54.30	11.3m	$5.40	7	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$1,866	1. Spooky Lou 2. Mr Pnut 3. Rodeo Jet
2nd of 8	16/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:55.20	1:55.20	1.5m	$1.20f	8	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$3,888	1. Wicked Games 2. Rodeo Jet 3. Sharkbythesea
2nd of 8	8/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Chris Page	1:54.10	1:54.10	1.5m	$7.80	6	BSS 3C	$31,104	$7,776	1. Derby Up 2. Rodeo Jet 3. Whatchagonnado
5th of 9	2/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Chris Lems	1:53.20	1:53.20	38.3m	$3.90	9	NW2PMCD	$15,552	$778	1. Bars And Notes 2. Rooney In Tune 3. Dragons R Real Q
4th of 9	24/5/25	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Chris Page	1:52.30	1:52.30	6.0m	$16	11	BSS 3CP	$31,250	$2,500	1. Woodrow Blue Chip 2. Catch The Express 3. Robinthefire
5th of 9	13/5/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Justin Irvine	1:56.10	1:56.10	10.5m	$11	9	NW2PMCD	$15,000	$750	1. Fondsea 2. Mr Pnut 3. Admiral Deo

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