Carbine Chemicals presents “Faces at the races”

ENJOYING a solid season with his boutique stable Paul Tonkin registered a personal milestone earlier this week.

Training standardbreds “on and off for a long time”, Tonkin captured the Warragul Pacing Cup on Monday with in-form gelding Longtan Viper.

Also triumphant in a heat earlier on the card, Longtan Viper provided Tonkin with his first cup success.

“I’ve had a licence since I was a kid, but have drifted in and out over the years,” Tonkin explained. “I have trained a cup winner behind the scenes, but this is my first official cup win on my own.

“It’s defintiely one of my better wins, but hopefully my best is yet to come.”

You’re allowed to take one thing to a deserted island, what would it be?
A boat.

What was your first job?
Farmer in Wedderburn.

Name one thing in your life you will never do again?
Leave school too early.

Name four people you’d like to spend a night on the town with
Wayne Potter, Daniel Jack, Mitchell Frost and Chris Svanosio

Describe your perfect weekend…
Training horses. I’m happy being out on the track working,

Your worst habit?
Horses!

Favourite TV show?
Justified

Favourite film?
Animal House

Favourite drink?
Vodka

Favourite food?
Steak

Name a food you can’t stomach…
Peas

Favourite sports team?
Carlton

Who is your most admired person?
Donald Trump

First winner?
Waikare Nugget

Funniest thing you’ve seen in harness racing?
From his sulky, Jackie Hargreaves was towing a water ski kite then when it took off Jackie was tipped out of the cart.