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Since the Australian & NZ classifications were introduced in 1976 only 8 horses have bettered Northerly’s career rating of 124. “The classifications are a measurement against a constant scale & provide a means of comparison of great racehorses from generation to generation,” noted The Daily Telegraph. Kingstown Town, Better Loosen Up & Might And Power are the highest rated horses in the past 25 years on 128, followed by Sunline & Dulcify on 126, & then Bonecrusher, Saintly & Rubiton on 125.

The others on 124 were Almaraad, Gurner’s Lane, Super Impose, Let’s Elope, Schillaci & Jeune. Jim Bowler, chairman of the Australian & NZ classifications (& Victoria’s chief handicapper) said: “Northerly was up with the best in contemporary times. All great horses have a special attribute & that is will to win. Northerly had a tremendous desire not to be passed. He had a will not to be beaten.”

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