Bitter war of words

JUST 24 hours before some of Melbourne's two-year-olds get yet another chance to line up for prizemoney in stakes races, Sydney's top trainers had one clear message: "Race all you like - you won't be winning our Golden Slipper."

The bitter rivalry between NSW and Victoria has hit an all-time high after equine influenza denied horses from crossing the Victorian border for the spring carnival.

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By Christian Nicolussi
November 23, 2007 12:00am