Northerly should improve on his 1st up run, as you would expect.

As previously posted, I don’t believe Northerly’s 1st up run this time in, was as good as his last preparation.

Also understand that connections would have liked to have stayed in Perth and given Northerly another run before going over east, but the likely weight he would have received (and the weight advantage he would have to give to the other horses) has discouraged them. Also it seems they are still unsure whether he really is better with or without the blinkers.

All things considering happy to watch him run around (especially at the 13/4 being quoted). Hope he does well. If he does win (or runs a very bold race), I think the connections of Sunline should start worrying!


All the best from the West

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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-08-31 09:55 ]

Will also be content to watch Northerly from the sidelines. I will be backing Fields Of Omagh and The Big Ask as value bets only.

I feel that Northerly is nowhere near top form at this stage and when Sunline clashes with Northerly in The Feehan Stakes, I think we will see a different result this year.

Reports are that Sunline was nowhere near fit last Saturday in New Zealand with condition giving out over the last 200m, but still managed to find enough to get her over line.

The debate continues....

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Watched Sunline's first up win, was struggling a bit at the end, but did show plenty of toe & zip beforehand. I think did look more forward in that race, than Northerly did yesterday.

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Northerly did get chopped out of the race for about the last 200 metres, but the major concern I had, was his mind was definitely not on the job mid race. It was obvious at no point was he travelling comfortably. He was distracted by the horse on his outside and was not happy at being boxed in.

I did not see enough to back him next start. Maybe needs one more run before a win. Can't see him beating Sunline in the Feehan on yesterday's effort.

Just my opinion.

[ This Message was edited by: Equine Investor on 2002-09-01 13:28 ]

Seems Fred Kersley, isn't too worried about Northerly's defeat on Sat and the blinkers will remain off, at least in the short term.

Still on track for the Cox Plate and not the Caulfield Cup, as some are suggesting. Northerly has been nominated for the Caulfield Cup and is 2nd top weight with 58kg.

Interestingly the press over here are saying that Fred is considering starting Northerly in next Saturday's Craiglee Stakes (1600m) at Flemington instead of the Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley the following week.



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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2002-09-02 15:08 ]

One more run before a win EI, perhaps in the Craiglee Stakes and not the Feehan Stakes.

Must have pulled up pretty well to consider racing again this weekend.

I like it. Just secured what I consider juicy odds for Northerly in the Cox Plate. Shrewd that Kersley, all that blinker shenanigans. Won't we all be surprised when the blinkers go back on, NOT!

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I can't believe Fred Kersley was going to take it easy with Northerly, and now is going to back him up a week later...
perhaps.

Well I think you did the right thing there Paddy - get the odds while he's not winning, coz after he wins, you sure won't get value.

Having said that I have my concerns re Northerly this campaign.

Hey There Sandgroper,

I am new to the forums and have heard around the traps that you are the best punter in the west. I will be watching your picks closely and hope to back a winner or two.

Wish me luck!!

Well Perth Placegetter, you seem to have an addition to your fan club, and a celebrity to boot!

The pressure's really on now my boyo!!

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Northerly (No. 2) has drawn barrier 1 for Saturday's Craiglee at Flemington, with Greg Childs aboard. Fred's quoted as saying that he needed to sort out a jockey once and for all, for Northerly's current campaign (following on from D Oliver's commitment to DON EDUARDO) and along comes Childs?

Why am I getting the feeling that a potential CC start for Northerly is now shaping into more of a reality, and depending how he performs / pulls up, may not even start in the Cox?

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