SYDNEY’S dry summer has broken causing concern for U S Navy Flag ahead of Saturday’s A$13 million The Everest. Rain is forecast leading up to the big sprint on Saturday.

“We’re very happy with how he worked this morning,” said Tom Magnier on Monday. “The rain could be a problem for us. If there’s more rain I’m going to be worried about it. If it’s like the ground he worked on this morning I’ll be happy.”