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.
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.