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Emirates stakes day preview

Emirates Stakes or family day is undoubtedly the most underrated day of the Flemington carnival. Two Group 1 races, complemented by three other Group races and four Quality events makes it a superior day of racing to Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day. Stakes Day also has a far more relaxed feel without the crushing crowds of Derby or Cup Day. It is a great day to attend for anyone put off by the rowdy, drunken crowds of the other three days of the carnival.
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Daily featured writer: Vin Lowe

Toby's bombshell, James's saving grace

Last week Toby Moulton dropped a bombshell that he would be leaving Idol and returning to his true passion, teaching. If he stayed in the competition his rating would have just gone through the roof, what woman wouldn't swoon for a man so passionate about educating the next generation, writes Jayme Jenkins. Read more in Australian Idol

Pancho the Pinata TV debut

As part of the Betfair Bash promotion, where 2 people will win all expenses VIP tickets to Royal Ascot next year, Betfair have realeased this 45 commercial. See it first here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXqIYujyEZs
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RACE-BY-RACE CROWN OAKS DAY REVIEW BY BRAD THOMPSON

It was an action packed third day at the VRC Spring Carnival with the upholding of a controversial protest and some tight results. But it was the legendary trainer Bart Cummings who was again to the fore, securing a record ninth victory in the feature race courtesy of Faint Perfume.
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THE BETFAIR EARLY CROW

Punting on politics can be like interest in the bank but the latest opinion polls suggest it's worth holding off for a little while longer before unloading on the Australian federal election.
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La Liga Preview: Barcelona should be Pepped up this weekend

Tobias Gourlay fancies Barcelona this weekend, but is also keen to cash in on the more dismal efforts of Xerez....
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Oaks day preview

When Melbourne Cup winning trainer Mark Kavanagh was asked about his rollercoaster spring carnival so far he was quoted as saying 'It's not about the disappointments, it's about how you front up the next day'. After an absolutely 'shocking' Cup day on the punt, all I can do is put that behind me as quickly as possible and front up again two days later.
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