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Race 5
Northfield Park · Thursday 27 August 2026 · Race 5 · 1609
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Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
5. Cattle Crush
Tony says he’s got the hot hand—beat this lot’s main danger last time and can go back-to-back.
3. Imacutelilstalker
Two strong seconds here, sweetheart; rails draw gives him every chance to stalk and strike.
8. Saulsbrook Rodeo
Comes off a gutsy win and has proper upside, but the outside gate makes it a tougher rodeo.
9. Dylans Vett
Forgive the last fourth—he was favourite and Cullen sticks; can muscle into the exotics.
1. Leave It To Lucan
Honest placegetter from the pole, pal—more likely to grab a slice than break the bank.
The field
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain John | Fr1 | Aaron Lehman | Jerry Miller | 7.5 |
| 2 | Hong Kong Phooey | Fr2 | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | Dean Santantonio | 5 |
| 3 | Real Friend | Fr3 | Chris Lems | Brian J Miller | 3.4 |
| 4 | Serious Colt | Fr4 | Kurt Sugg | Thomas Litt | 4.4 |
| 5 | Another Trick | Fr5 | Justin Irvine | Jeff Conger | 10 |
| 6 | Faithful Journey | Fr6 | Braiden Rhoades | Clair Umholtz | 6 |
| 7 | Deadly Catch | Fr7 | Emanuel Miller | Calvin Hollar | 12 |
| 8 | Gru | Fr8 | Logan Ebersole | Jayne Weller | 101 |
| 9 | Sea Of Dreams | Sr1 | Wyatt Farmer | Mark Ward | 17 |
Race context
Race preview
CAPTAIN JOHN (1) drew wide once again last start and failed to feature, beaten 160 metres into ninth at this track over 1609m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Recent efforts are not a true indication. Good enough to take out a race like this. SERIOUS COLT (4) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. REAL FRIEND (3) last appeared when seventh over 1609m at this track 13 months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. Something for the Multiples: DEADLY CATCH (7)