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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 siege from stables in their own backyard, all in the hands of highly competent trainers and drivers, who are determined to have their day in the sun . Harness in the Ipswich footprint has turned 180 degrees and is going forward rapidly. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only Three Central Queensland racing participants have been banned for misconduct by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Jockeys Chris McIver and Nigel Seymour have each copped lengthy bans, while stablehand Nick Trimble has also been disqualified. McIver was disqualified for 12 months after kicking a horse at the barriers before a race in Rockhampton last month. Jockey Chris McIver at the Past Brothers Junior Rugby League race day. Photo Luka Kauzlaric/The Observer. McIver was found guilty of misconduct after he twice forcibly stomped on the hindquarter of his mount Or Else. QRIC chief thoroughbred steward Peter Chadwick said breaches of this kind were very serious and any behaviour involving the mistreatment of a thoroughbred racehorse must meet with a significant penalty. ....