Thought I’d start a new thread given the existing is growing too big and unwieldy.

A lot is being said about Northerly’s run on Saturday. From my perspective it was very disappointing to see the champ not given a chance, whether it was by design or circumstance. :sad:


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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-04-07 15:18 ]

BMW (2400m) Nominations ROSEHILL Saturday 12th April, 2003

1 CARNEGIE EXPRESS (NZ) David Payne
2 FREEMASON John Hawkes
3 HELENUS Leon Corstens
4 HENDERSON BAY (NZ) Neville McBurney
5 NATIONAL TREASURE (NZ) Gai Waterhouse
6 NORTHERLY Fred Kersley
7 REPUBLIC LASS Guy Walter
8 ST REIMS (NZ) Chris Mcnab



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No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 NORTHERLY Fred Kersley P Payne 58
2 FREEMASON John Hawkes D Beadman 58
3 HENDERSON BAY (NZ) Neville McBurney D Oliver 58
4 CARNEGIE EXPRESS (NZ) David Payne C Brown 57.5
5 REPUBLIC LASS Guy Walter G Boss 55
6 NATIONAL TREASURE (NZ) Gai Waterhouse J Cassidy 55
7 HELENUS Leon Corstens Steven King 53.5
8 ST REIMS (NZ) Chris Mcnab G Childs 53.5

Prices at: 12:53:05, 8 Apr 2003 NSWTAB

No. Selection Win Place
001 Northerly $1.70 $0.00
005 Republic Lass $5.00 $0.00
007 Helenus $5.00 $0.00
004 Carnegie Express $6.50 $0.00
006 National Treasure $17.00 $0.00
008 St Reims $41.00 $0.00
002 Freemason $67.00 $0.00
003 Henderson Bay $126.00 $0.00

I know this is a WFA race but Freemason might be worth a little investment at 66/1.

This dour stayer ran a huge race in the last Caulfield Cup and was only beaten 1.6 lengths by Northerly.

I have made some brief comments about Northerly in Punt to Win. The way Northerly finished the race, I think he would have won if he got a clear run.
But Northerly was a risk at the prohibitive odds:
1. Big weight.
2. Barrier one - can be a problem if you get back in a reasonable sized field, which is exactly what happened.

Prices at: 10:33:10, 9 Apr 2003 NSWTAB

No. Selection Win Place
001 Northerly $1.70 $0.00
005 Republic Lass $5.00 $0.00
007 Helenus $5.00 $0.00
004 Carnegie Express $6.50 $0.00
006 National Treasure $17.00 $0.00
008 St Reims $41.00 $0.00
002 Freemason $67.00 $0.00
003 Henderson Bay $101.00 $0.00

Henderson Bay in 25 points, others remain unchanged. Why no place betting ! :???:

He should win the BMW and win it easily.....if he and Paddy are

GIVEN A FAIR GO

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[ This Message was edited by: Redcraze on 2003-04-09 18:09 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Redcraze on 2003-04-09 18:10 ]

I think the big fella will be ridden much more aggressively this week (refer Aust. Cup) and if that is the case they cannot beat him. I will be happy to take $1.70 as i was delighted to get the $1.85 on course in the Aust. Cup.
Clearly they were not serious last week as we all know the only way to win from Barrier 1 with the big weight was to roll to the front and control the race (keeping out of trouble).
Load up - he is a moral!

Northerly to win easily. i think he is being looked after in lead up races and being primed for their target races, as which happened in the australian cup. he is getting old but the champ will be in full flight in saturday.
Place chances to Helenus and Republic Lass.

I agree with betty Freemason could surprise some.