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THE following is an initiative proposed by Harness Racing Australia, supposedly for “ industry consultation”. This in itself, would be a novelty given the “consultative process” which we were told preceded the adoption of the horrendous “ratings” handicapping system with which we are now saddled. Australian breeders are set to benefit with a prizemoney injection of more than $2m into new racing opportunities for Australian bred horses which will lift the industry to new heights. The Harness Racing Australia (HRA) Executive is proposing the immediate introductio...

Denis Smith WE must practise the distant early warning technique to raise awareness of coming events. Now that the COVID threat seems to be shrinking to manageable proportions we should turn our thoughts to the traditional show season and the need to present trotting/harness racing in one form or another - actual racing or exhibitions - at these traditional, annual fairs. In the not too distant past, trotting was the excitement factor at these gatherings, which were very heavily supported by exhibits of local farm produce and high class farm animals, all of which were presented with the s...

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, wh...

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 ...

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.