Hi all,
just reading that the 1400m Futurity might be an option for Northerly as Kersley is worried with a 16day break to the Australian Cup the champ won't be at peak fitness. The other 2 options are the 2000m Gold Cup where he'd carry 60kg or strong gallops leading into the big race.
I hope Fred sticks to the strong gallops as he has Sydney and possible International campaign ahead. In fact I will be very interested to see how Northerly handles the Sydney(right handed) way of going, if it's a bother at all. Imagine how the STC will promote the first time appearance of the no.1 galloper of the last 2 years during their carnival. Should pack 'em in like sardines.