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Denis Smith AS we waltz into a fine autumn weekend, we can think about spending Sunday afternoon at the Marburg trots. It’s the best with the “harness spectacle” 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, “funny money” bookmaker, mini-trotters,...

Denis Smith THE merry month of May is upon us, the last month of autumn, and for the Marburg folk, one of the busiest. Three meetings are planned to enjoy. The Marburg Pacing Association starts the trifecta with Labour Day on Monday, presenting a solid eight race card. Racing starts at 12.27pm. All the regular features will be on the go including exciting country harness, country style burgers and other tasty items, home made desserts, amazing prices on beverage and other cold drinks. Ther...

10th Apr 2021 6:30 AM TROT TACTICS EASTER has come and gone for another year. No final figures are available at this point for the Easter Sunday Fun Day trot meeting. However, Marburg Pacing Association president Scott Neaves and his committee of hardworking volunteers thank the families and trots patrons who braved the damp and threatening weather conditions to enjoy a great days racing. The crowd appeared to be a fairly even mix of new and regular faces which m...

Denis Smith THE following, from Jordan Gerrans on the Queensland Harness Racing website, is about the biggest event to happen in the greater Ipswich footprint in many years. What was once considered a bit of a backwater in the harness game, though it boasted a very large hobbyist contingent of owners and trainers, has become a mecca for up and coming young professionals. While the following article highlights an astronomical achievement, the Turpin-McMullen operation will soon be under sie...

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...