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Race 3
Northfield Park · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Race 3 · 1609
Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
7. Strike's Storm
Fifteen-metre demolition job last start—wide gate or not, this is the one to beat, pal.
4. What A Belle
Ran a brave close second on debut here; has upside and a handy draw for the chase.
8. Dovey
Trialled like a rocket, winning by a street. Debutant, sure, but she can pinch a big slice.
6. Rose Run Benae
Better than her latest reads and her Scioto fourth has proper substance—include in the exotics.
2. Betsyann
Inside draw and prior Northfield placing give her a respectable chance to grab fifth, capisce?
Finishing order
Official results
| Place | Runner | Rider / driver | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strike's Storm | — | — |
| 2 | B Wheelin | — | — |
| 3 | What A Belle | — | — |
| 4 | Rose Run Benae | — | — |
The field
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlimited Tab | Fr1 | Braiden Rhoades | Erik Jaeck (Jnr) | 9.5 |
| 2 | Betsyann | Fr2 | Tyler Smith | Levi Hershberger | 6 |
| 3 | B Wheelin | Fr3 | Eric Miller | Eric Miller | 14 |
| 4 | What A Belle | Fr4 | John Konesky Iii | John Konesky Iii | 5.5 |
| 5 | Readi Star | Fr5 | William Mann | Lauren Harmon | 19 |
| 6 | Rose Run Benae | Fr6 | Logan Ebersole | John Oliverio | 34 |
| 7 | Strike's Storm | Fr7 | Chris Lems | Firman Troyer | 1.9 |
| 8 | Dovey | Fr8 | Jason Thompson | Bob Schlabach | 15 |
| 9 | Gil | Sr1 | Kurt Sugg | Joseph Kramp | 15 |
Race context
Race preview
STRIKE'S STORM (7) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by 15 metres in an impressive display. Has to contend with a very wide draw. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. WHAT A BELLE (4) is a likely improver after debuting with a solid second last time out over 1609m at this track. READI STAR (5) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at this track. Can make amends.