News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Program changes for Marburg NON TAB harness racing Saturday May 2

24 April 2015

Trainers please note program changes for the Marburg NON TAB harness race meeting on Saturday May 2.

These program changes were necessary for the conduct of the annual Ipswich West Marburg Young Drivers Championship Series.

Codes 02 and 03 have become Heats of the Ipswich West Marburg Young Drivers Championship Series and are Penalty Free.

Code 02 is now for R3/R4 class

Code 03 is now for R1/R2 class

Full details of the conditions for each race can be viewed by clicking on the below link.

Code 01 is now an R5 or better Discretionary Handicap.

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