The race that stops a nation

how often did you have to hear that tired old cliche today? It should be extended to: The race that stops a nation from doing anything sensible this afternoon. I love Cup day as much as the next bloke, but lets make it a national holiday. Apparently some 61% of people support this position, and it would certainly get away from the current ridiculous scenario of the majority of workplaces downing tools at lunchtime and not really picking them up again.

Meanwhile - I want to know what the good folk at The Age knew - they had the winner posted a minute before the race started. I must remember to check the thursday afternoon for the Powerball numbers....