Awesome to see a champ come out of WA instead of the usual Sydney or Melbourne horses. An extremely talented horse, and a champ without doubt, but I can't call him the greatest Australian racehorse ever. Nice footage, even though I don't usually like musical tributes (I just prefer racing commentary, that's all), you did a good job with this. Must've been hard to deciide exactly what to put in and what to leave out, he had so many top class performances.
@emmelby You're right... he was he greatest ever, but he was probably also the most under-rated. How he finished with a TF rating of 129, equal with Sunline is a travesty of racing in my opinion. And I think she was also under-rated. In terms of his peak performances his Caulfied Cup win should have gone 130-132 as a minimum. JMO.
@bgardiner2000 The Caulfield Cup win was outstanding, and they were both totally underrated internationally. I have never understood the reluctance of international ratings people when it comes to getting ANZ horses over the 130 barrier. Sunline proved herself internationally more than once, and I don't doubt Northerly would've done the same given that he had the better of her. At least with SYT and BC they're finally taking notice.
@emmelby International ratings are based on how they are handicapped locally. So we should probably point toward the likes of Greg Carpenter for the reason of why our horses are so badly under-rated overseas. I see they've given Frankel a rating of 142. Since the 50's ANZ have had only seven rate in the 130's eg. Tulloch 138; Kingston Town 137; Manikato 134. Rubiton rated 126! At WFA over 8F then Frankel could beat Rubiton (at is best) by 16 lengths. I don't think so. It's a complete farce. JMO.
Mate, you are a legend for posting this video! It is worth noting that Sunline never beat Northerly once in 3 attempts. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. VERY nice
no problem i luv him i used to work with him great horse i sadly cant c him but i hope too visit i have heard that bringing him back and going to do that thing to trin the other horseshe is the bestest horse well my fav i wish i could ride him and because of it im getting an apprentiship to be a jocky
if anyone has differant races to these or know where i can download them as i would like to make another video =]
Horseloverkooder 9 months ago
my favourite horse shame theres so few vids of him online
Whisperingsofwar 9 months ago
Awesome to see a champ come out of WA instead of the usual Sydney or Melbourne horses. An extremely talented horse, and a champ without doubt, but I can't call him the greatest Australian racehorse ever. Nice footage, even though I don't usually like musical tributes (I just prefer racing commentary, that's all), you did a good job with this. Must've been hard to deciide exactly what to put in and what to leave out, he had so many top class performances.
emmelby 11 months ago
@emmelby You're right... he was he greatest ever, but he was probably also the most under-rated. How he finished with a TF rating of 129, equal with Sunline is a travesty of racing in my opinion. And I think she was also under-rated. In terms of his peak performances his Caulfied Cup win should have gone 130-132 as a minimum. JMO.
bgardiner2000 9 months ago
@bgardiner2000 The Caulfield Cup win was outstanding, and they were both totally underrated internationally. I have never understood the reluctance of international ratings people when it comes to getting ANZ horses over the 130 barrier. Sunline proved herself internationally more than once, and I don't doubt Northerly would've done the same given that he had the better of her. At least with SYT and BC they're finally taking notice.
emmelby 9 months ago
@emmelby International ratings are based on how they are handicapped locally. So we should probably point toward the likes of Greg Carpenter for the reason of why our horses are so badly under-rated overseas. I see they've given Frankel a rating of 142. Since the 50's ANZ have had only seven rate in the 130's eg. Tulloch 138; Kingston Town 137; Manikato 134. Rubiton rated 126! At WFA over 8F then Frankel could beat Rubiton (at is best) by 16 lengths. I don't think so. It's a complete farce. JMO.
bgardiner2000 9 months ago
@emmelby lol im not really into racing like i like watching it but wouldnt have a clue haha but i worked with northely so i fell in love with him
Horseloverkooder 9 months ago
great vid, pity about the music
WeirsBane 1 year ago 2
@WeirsBane whats wrong with the music it matches the video so well
Horseloverkooder 1 year ago
haha exactly Norton and Lohnro spent his career dodging Northerly but they did meet once and he got thumped!
Northerly, i'll never forget you! Most courageous horse i ever see!
Krang65645 2 years ago
Mate, you are a legend for posting this video! It is worth noting that Sunline never beat Northerly once in 3 attempts. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. VERY nice
norton1879 2 years ago
no problem i luv him i used to work with him great horse i sadly cant c him but i hope too visit i have heard that bringing him back and going to do that thing to trin the other horseshe is the bestest horse well my fav i wish i could ride him and because of it im getting an apprentiship to be a jocky
Horseloverkooder 2 years ago
oh yer thanx for your great comment
Horseloverkooder 2 years ago
omg i luv northerly 2
horseloverkooder1 2 years ago