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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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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Emirates stakes day results
Editor / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment
Results from the days racing.
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Phoenix still on the rise
Andy Morris / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment
You can back the Wellington Phoenix with a fair degree of confidence in Sunday's clash with Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium, writes Andy Morris.
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EMIRATES STAKES DAY PREVIEW
Brad Thompson / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment
An exhilarating Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with another superb day of racing for Emirates Stakes Day. The premier sprinters in the land headlined by the peoples horse Apache Cat and exciting stable-mate Mic Mac, David Hayes-trained Nicconi, and last year's Emirates winner All Silent contest the G1 Patinack Farm Classic. Bart Cummings Cox Plate winner So You Think continues on his journey in the Emirates Stakes in a competitive field of mile specialists.
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CROWN OAKS DAY PREVIEW
Brad Thompson / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment
The Melbourne Cup Carnival rolls on to Crown Oaks Day. Brad Thompson analyses the nine races
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Preview for Crown Oaks Day
Steve Mcghee / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment
Favourite backers had a tough day at Flemington on Cup day, but Steve McGhee is confident they can get some back on Oaks Day. Race 1 $100,000 Seven Two Plate (1800m)
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