Denis Smith
AS we waltz into a fine autumn weekend, we can think about spending Sunday afternoon at the Marburg trots.
Itâs the best with the âharness spectacleâ much enhanced on the 700 metre showground circuit where you can identify your fancy going down the back straight with the naked eye.
Gates open at 11am, with trials before the first race, which goes at 12.51 pm.
Eight races are programmed with a TAB facility, bookmaker, âfunny moneyâ bookmaker, mini-trotters, âpat a ponyâ, best country burgers, cheap alcoholic beverages, home made desserts and âpick the last seven winnersâ with $2,000 on a share basis if multiple winners.
Denis Smith AS you will see below, Racing Queensland is playing Santa this year, and that is great news. On the Marburg Pacing Association (MPA) front, we have managed to complete our TAB facility and we are mightily pleased. What was originally proposed as a transportable item is now a rock solid, totally disabled compliant building, which opened last Sunday for the first time. More major improvements are planned for the future. The MPA thanks each and every member of the public who came to our race meetings, and wish you, one and all, a magic Christmas, and a prosperous New year to come.
ALL roads lead to Marburg on Sunday. Take a break from the rush of Christmas preparations to enjoy an afternoon at the Marburg trots. Nine action packed harness races are on the 700 metre Showground track, where you can pick out your runner as they go down the back straight. A new TAB facility is open for the first time. Regular bookmaker Steven Anthony will field on the locals and the popular funny money bookie for all those who like a flutter but can t afford to lose cold cash. Pick The card is in operation on the last seven races with $2000 (share basis) for any top tipsters.
MARBURG racing is coming on Sunday week. Warm up for Christmas Day with an afternoon of country trots on the action packed 700 metre Marburg circuit on December 20. There s supervised kids activities, a waterslide and rock climbing wall. Santa is coming for the kids and the popular Mini-trotters will be there. A TAB facility will be up and running. Stephen Anthony will be the in-house bookmaker and the funny money team will be in action for those who like a flutter, without actually losing money. Pick the card is now worth $2000 (share basis if multiple winners). The usual selection of food and beverages will be tempting.