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TAB installs three runners as equal favourites for the Group 3 Standish Handicap at Flemington

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TAB installs three runners as equal favourites for the Group 3 Standish Handicap at Flemington

TAB installs three runners as equal favourites for the Group 3 Standish Handicap at Flemington. A field of 12 runners will tackle the $250,000 feature. Indian Pacific, Vespertine and Rose Quartz are the other favourites. Western Empire and Flemmons-trained Snapper are also in the running. Straight-track specialist Halvorsen is a $9.50 chance to become the first horse to win the Standy Handiap three times. Jockey Blake Shinn has the ride on the seven-year-old on Saturday.

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