Northerly has been allotted top weight of 60kg for his planned return in this Saturday's Belmont Goodwood Sprint. Northerly carried 61kg last year to win the same race. Other nominations include Prince of Pop & Corporate Bruce, who finished 2nd & 3rd respectively in last years race. Prince of Pop has been allocated 52kg (2kg down on last year) and Corporate Bruce has been allocated 53.5kg (3.5kg down on last year). Other nominations for the Goodwood include Tribula, Master Park, Pindarri & The Tin Man.

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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-13 17:11 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-13 17:14 ]

Perth Placegetter, Have you rated the Goodwood yet? Very interesting to see what you predict.

Hi Paddy,

Yes have rated the Goodwood.

Corporate Bruce has rated best just ahead of Northerly & Prince Of Pop.

These 3 are clearly rated ahead of the rest.

Corporate Bruce’s last run was just below his best and he has been freshened up. Prince Of Pop’s last run was his best ever (according to my records) – not bad for a 9yo. Note my rating for Northerly is based on his WA record, so if he has improved since this time last year, when he won the Goodwood & ran 2nd in the Budget Rent A Car-Farnley Stakes, his winning chance would be enhanced.

Others rated next best in order are Tribula, The Tin Man, Pindarri, Master Park & White Foil.

Could still be a tricky race as all 3 top rated horses are likely to be ridden back in the field – will be interesting to see if they can give the likes of The Tin Man & Pindarri and start and a beating.

Pindarri looks the likely leader and doubt he will be pressured as much as last week. The Tin Man is likely to get a good sit on Pindarri.

Good luck whatever you back!




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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-14 17:37 ]

Thanks Perth Placegetter, I look forward to the race.

Hey Perth Placegetter, I see you rated Tribula as next best outside of top 3, 40/1 winner! how come it didn't make your sneak list?

Paddy, alas Tribula was listed this morning at 8/1. Hope you had something on it, in any case.

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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-17 18:58 ]

As it turns out I did have a wee bit on Tribula. Thanks for the leg up Perth Placegetter. How did you rate Northerly's run, compared to this time last year?

Good to hear you backed Tribula, Paddy.
Managed to have a bit myself.

Northerly rated 2 lengths below his run, this time last year. Assume not as advanced in condition. Also raced without blinkers, not sure if this made any difference.

Big run by Corporate Bruce, flying home at the end, think would have won with another few strides.

On paper Prince of Pop looked very disappointing, but suggest did not back up well after his brilliant win last Saturday week.

Looking forward to their next expected clash in the Farnley Stakes in two weeks.

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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-19 12:17 ]

Seems Northerly's next start is in Saturday's Caulfield Memsie Stakes.

Could be a risk next couple of starts, depending on his rate of improvement, following first-up unplaced run at Belmont.

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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-25 11:33 ]

Do you like the chances of Northerly in the Memsie's today, Perth Placegetter?