Editing Spring Racing Carnival (section)

==The Carnival and its status in the wider community==
Although racing in [[Australia]] is held every day except Good Friday and [[Christmas]] Day, the [[Group One]] races in [[Melbourne]] are held almost exclusively throughout the carnival, which is traditionally placed between the [[Australian rules football|football]] and [[cricket]] seasons.  During the winter (where football is dominant), and summer (where cricket is dominant), racing takes a 'back seat' position in relation to the cricket or football in terms of [[mass media|media]] coverage and attendances.  However, in spring and autumn, the mass media turns its attention to the racing.  There is also an Autumn Racing Carnival, a time where Group One races are also held.