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Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun.

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Still A Star after winning the Furphy Rose of Kingston Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 02, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

The Flemington wrap: She’s Still A Star but so is ‘Special K’

Outstanding Tasmanian mare Still A Star delivered big time for connections while Kementari, having long been the nemesis of punters was at it again, but this time as a winner.

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Bruce McAveny and co weigh in on the Turnbull Stakes.

Expert tips: Who Bruce is backing in Clash Of The Titans

The big three majors are looming large but it’s doubtful we’ll get a more mouth-watering clash than today’s Turnbull Stakes at Flemington. Experts including Bruce McAvaney have their say.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Brett Prebble riding Incentivise winning Race 7, the Tab Turnbull Stakes, during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on October 02, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Straight eight as Incentivise dominates again in Turnbull Stakes

Incentivise has proven he’s as courageous as he is talented with a stellar victory in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes to make it eight straight wins.

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Mystic Journey ridden by Luke Currie wins the Four'N Twenty Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on September 25, 2020 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Natasha Morello/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Betty’s back and ready to bloom at Flemington

Mystic Journey gunning for Group 2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes at Flemington and possible $1m bonus towards Group 1 Empire Rose redemption.

SuperCoach News

Experts reveal their SuperCoach Racing stables

SuperCoach Racing starts on Saturday with $18,000 up for grabs plus bragging rights all spring. See who our racing and SuperCoach experts are picking in their teams.

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Sir Dragonet (left) working with Persan during trackwork at Moonee Valley Racecourse on September 20, 2021 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Verry nice Incentive: Beware the Dragon slayer

Ciaron Maher is happy to spoil the party in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes, declaring the Flemington feature anything but a two-horse race.

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Jockey John Allen rides Grand Promenade to victory in race 2, the Lamaro's Hotel Grand Handicap Classic, during the 2020 All-Star Mile at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Saturday, March 14, 2020. (AAP Image/Vince Caligiuri) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Grand prize on line for Cup hopeful in Bart Cummings

Crunched in betting, Grand Promenade seems primed in pursuit for Melbourne Cup golden ticket through the Group 3 Bart Cummings at Flemington.

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Geelong Police with the new body cameras. Picture: Alison Wynd

Body cams added to RV stewards’ arsenal

Racing Victoria is set to introduce police-style body worn cameras for stewards and compliance officers in a move to uphold “integrity of our sport”.

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Johnny Get Angry (NZ) ridden by Lachlan King on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on September 11, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Johnny get active: Pagan seeks more than pass marks

Denis Pagan wants to see Johnny Get Angry take another step towards the Melbourne Cup on Saturday at Flemington despite striking a star-studded Turnbull Stakes.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: James McDonald on Verry Elleegant returns to scale after winning race 7 the Fujitsu General George Main Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on September 18, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

It’s on! Verry Elleegant versus Incentivise

Chris Waller has confirmed Verry Elleegant will face-off against Incentivise in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.

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