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Outsider attracting attention in Fix Odds Markets

Outsider attracting attention in Fix Odds Markets

HE'S yet to break his maiden and is facing a quartet of undefeated opponents, yet Apollostorm has attracted attention in betting markets. Fifth upon debut, Apollostorm was then third in one of last week's Nutrien Sales Series heats, earning him a berth in Saturday night'

Chasing majors closer to home

Chasing majors closer to home

HAVING turned down the opportunity to compete in tonight's TAB Trot in Cambridge, connections of classy squaregaiter Constantinople will continue to focus on major targets closer to home. Last month, the 'Constantinople crew' were in negotiations to have the son of Trixton contest the $600,000

Exceptionally-bred freshman remains undefeated

Exceptionally-bred freshman remains undefeated

UNDEFEATED freshman Its Confidential will need to live up to every bit of his breeding during his next start according to trainer Russell Jack. Bred to a superstar, Its Confidential has been victorious during his three outings, including at Club Menangle yesterday. It is the two-year-old's latest performance,

Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke

Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke

ONE of Victoria’s most innovative and influential trainers, Peter Tonkin, passed away today on his 70th birthday. Tonkin, the father of master horseman Clayton Tonkin, was a star in his own right, firstly training on the beach at Portland before setting-up a hugely successful property at Smythesdale, near Ballarat.

Chairman calls it a day

Chairman calls it a day

A PASSION for community, a positive approach and, above all, a love for the standardbred were defining legacies of Dale Monteith’s service to Harness Racing Victoria. Having retired as chair after three terms and eight years with the Victorian statutory authority, the racing administrator has reflected on the people

Personal milestone for popular driver

Personal milestone for popular driver

ALMOST a decade after registering a driving milestone, popular reinsman Jason Lee has notched another. Rarely away from the winners' circle at his home track in Terang, Lee recorded a personal best when he won five races at the provincial track on February 11, 2015. A still wet-behind-the ears

Feature revives memories of record-breaker

Feature revives memories of record-breaker

BOASTING a solid program, including several features, Saturday night’s Melton meeting will also send enthusiasts on a trip back in time. One of the highlights of the evening is the Captain Sandy Free-For-All, which is named in honour of the former idol pacer. A New Zealand-bred performer of the