blusters. Then he gets going. One instant Northerly looks beaten, the next he looks unbeatable. The closer he gets to the post, the harder he tries. He grinds on. And on. And on. He simply refuses to be beaten." On 9 May 2012 Northerly was euthanised at his breeder's property in Busselton West Australia, following an attack of colic. He was 16 years old. Course records Flemington 2,000 m, 1:59.4 (Australian Cup 2001) (This race and track record was broken in 2005 by Makybe Diva.) Caulfield 1,600 m, 1:35.1 (Carlyon Cup 2001) Race record Pedigree See also List of millionaire racehorses in Australia References Notes Bibliography External links Northerly's racing record Northerly profile and photos Northerly fan site 1996 racehorse births 2012 racehorse deaths Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Cox Plate winners Racehorses bred in Australia Australian Racing Hall of Fame horses Caulfield Cup winners