INTERNATIONAL raiders from Europe and New Zealand dominate the field for today's Geelong Cup, a race that provides a lifeline to potential Melbourne Cup hopefuls, with the winner open to rehandicapping and an opportunity to climb the order of entry for the famous race.

MR CHICKEN GOES TO PARIS

FINALLY our racers have something to smile about! On "Super Tuesday" the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 swooped 7 per cent higher for the week. All racers scored in the black. Hooray! But they're all still firmly in the red. Boo.

HIP HYP HOORAY

WELL, hooray for Kevin Andrews. In one breathtaking gesture of anecdotally informed gobbledegook, the Immigration Minister has told the world that when it comes to discriminatory practices in Australia - we don't discriminate.