The Matildas and 7 Sport socials (on Twitter at least) saying that it’s available on 7+ when they seem to have forgotten that it’s airing on 7mate (7two in Perth)…l 
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Mel McLauglin is in New Zealand co-hosting this FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw (alongside someone from New Zealand).
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Today’s racing coverage finished at 6.38pm AEDT due to late running of Manikato Stakes.
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Isn’t the Manikato Stakes on the Friday night?
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The last 4 races of Moonee Valley were abandoned last night, the Manikato was moved to Race 11 today as it is a Group 1
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Postponed from last night due to the weather
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Kirstie Stanway (SENZ drive co-host and Sky Sport NZ presenter) as posted by Jeffmister a few days ago.
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Massive day of sport across channels of Seven next Saturday (October 29). This is how it will pan out:
Sydney: Golden Eagle race day on main channel (7TWO from 5pm), Supercars Gold Coast 500 on 7mate, AFLW (Geelong v Sydney) on 7flix
Melbourne: Golden Eagle on main channel (7TWO from 5pm), Supercars on 7mate
Adelaide: Golden Eagle on main channel, AFLW (St Kilda v Adelaide) on 7TWO, Supercars on 7mate
Brisbane: Golden Eagle on main channel, Supercars on 7mate
Perth: Golden Eagle on 7TWO then main channel from 10am, AFLW (Melbourne v West Coast then Fremantle v Hawthorn) on 7TWO, Supercars on 7mate
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The Big Dance was confirmed today (more here), but it would now run 30 minutes before Melbourne Cup race, and will be shown live on Seven.
Updated 25/10/22
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A really good point as to why Seven may have the rights over 10. A point I never thought of!
That is true however there was never the suggestion they would be selling to Paramount+. They would have just sold to 10/10Play.
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New promo aired tonight during Kitchen Nightmares, confirming Seven’s telecast of The Big Dance from Royal Randwick will start at midday AEDT next Tuesday, against 10’s coverage of Melbourne Cup day. It will include a live performance by Rudimental.
UPDATE 27/10: Seven’s telecast of The Big Dance will run from midday to 5pm AEDT, according to online guides.
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The Big Dance waltzes onto Seven
A national day of thoroughbred racing, live and free on Seven
In an exciting first, the Seven Network is proud to deliver a telecast on Australia’s biggest national day of thoroughbred racing, with The Big Dance set to be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 and 7plus from Royal Randwick at midday AEDT on Tuesday, 1 November.
Seven will bring viewers all the biggest and best moments on track from Randwick and Eagle Farm, over five hours of live and free coverage.
Seven’s coverage of The Big Dance will be led by the iconic Bruce McAvaney, who will be joined by Samantha Armytage, Jason Richardson, Emily Bosson while Jess Bott rounds out Seven’s coverage from Randwick.
Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “The Big Dance is a very new, very Australian concept with opportunities for people involved in all levels of racing, to make their way to the big stage.
“At Seven, we are thrilled to deliver a jam-packed day of national thoroughbred celebration, including all the action direct from a sell-out crowd at Royal Randwick, on an iconic day on the Australian racing calendar,” he said.
“The Big Dance marks the third piece of the puzzle in what is already an outstanding week of racing on Seven.
“Kicking off with the $10 million Golden Eagle on Saturday – headlined by the unstoppable Jamie Kah and international racing champion, Frankie Dettori – followed by The Big Dance and culminating with the Five Diamonds and Golden Gift, you will not want to miss a minute of the action live and free on Seven.
“With racing coverage across 52 weeks of the year, Seven is Your Home of Racing and we are proud to support great innovations from all our partners.
“We look forward to delivering a great day of Australian racing, live and free on Seven and 7plus.”
TV broadcast times on Seven:
Saturday 29 October
Rosehill – Golden Eagle
Eagle Farm
Sydney 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Melbourne 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Brisbane 11.00am live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide 11.30am live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth 9.00am live on 7two, 10.00am live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Tuesday 1 November
Royal Randwick – The Big Dance
Eagle Farm
Sydney 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Melbourne 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Brisbane 11.00am live on 7two, 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide 11.30am live on 7two, 12.00pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth 9.00am live on 7two, 11.00am live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Horse racing on Melbourne Cup day?
There have always been interstate horse races held on Melbourne Cup day, but this is the first time a FTA network broadcasts interstate races on the day directly against the Cup card.
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Agreed, but given 7’s affiliation with VRC, its an interesting choice.
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Worth noting that Seven’s racing coverage today doesn’t start until midday local time on the main channel in Brisbane and Adelaide and 11am in Perth; earlier coverage on 7Two.
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A lot of casual viewers may have tuned into Ch 7 this afternoon, thinking it is the Melbourne Cup coverage and missed the race on 10.
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