On another big show, the boys

- Review the Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks;

- Discuss the cluttered calendar for prizemoney, big horses and big jockeys

- Reflect on the decision by owners to replace jockey Declan Bates on Pride of Jenni; and

- Look ahead to the big Champions Day Group 1s across the classic distances of 1200m, 1600m and 2000m

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