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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 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...

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 selecti...