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Maybe the pictures of the greatest racehorse mare in the world, Winks, could adorn the front window of their building.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know, you will have to drive past after the football grand final to find out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OVER the years people and business have let old traditions slide by the wayside, such as dressing up shop fronts for Christmas, Easter and other notable celebrations on the calendar, including that one day in September when the AFL grand final week comes around. 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