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HRV pays tribute to the late Ballarat trainer Peter Tonkin, known for training over 1400 winners including 13 group 1s. Learn about his legacy.
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. His breakthrough win came with Paris Affair
The Lather Up colt, listed as Lot 339 at the Australian Pacing Gold Sydney Sale at Warwick Farm on Sunday, February 25, had a rather unusual start to his life. “We call him ‘Flash’ for two reasons,” breeder and part-owner Jason Gaffney said. “He was a beautiful colt when he was born and secondly, two
John Caldow achieved a significant harness racing milestone when he landed his 4000th career harness racing win aboard Time After Time (Huntsville) at Maryborough. Trained by his wife Maree, Time After Time ($5.50) worked to the lead and despite being pressured mid race the three-year-old proved too strong for his rivals scoring comfortably from Reign
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