The last G1 of 2024 is set to take place this Saturday with the 49th running of the Northerly Stakes over 1800m at Ascot.
Formerly known as the Kingston Town Classic before being renamed in 2022, the premier race of the Perth Carnival again sees local talent mixed with interstate invaders attempting to get a cut of the $1.5 million prize pool. Recent winners include ARCADIAN QUEEN (2018), REGAL POWER (2021) and AMELIA’S JEWEL (2022).
NORTHERLY STAKES
1800m – Group 1 – Weight For Age
From the past 15 winners:
6 have been Favourites
9 have had a SP of $10 or less
13 have won from Barriers 1 – 8
6 have been 3YO
Compared to 4YO (1); 5YO (3); 6YO (4); 7YO (1)
8 have worn Saddlecloths 10 – 16;
7 have won Saddlecloths 2 – 5
7 have raced in the Railway Stakes in the same prep
5 have raced in the WA Guineas in the same prep
Grant Williams is the Leading Trainer of this event with 4 wins
Tip Via The Stats:
16. STORYVILLE $4.40 – 2u
· SP $4.40; Barrier 1; 3YO; Saddlecloth 16; Trainer – Grant Williams
14. SUPER SMINK $7.50 – 1u
· SP $7.50; Barrier 6; Saddlecloth 14; Raced in Railway Stakes
Nic Ashman Tip:
7. DEMOCRACY MANIFEST $6.50
“Peak figure is at 1800m and he had no luck in the Railway. Zahra wouldn’t be going back to Perth to ride him unless he thought there was more to come.”
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