Anthony Kemp starts the smoking ceremony.
The Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers put on a show for NAIDOC week.
The Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers put on a show for NAIDOC week.
The Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers put on a show for NAIDOC week.
The Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers put on a show for NAIDOC week.
Minister for Racing Grace Grace celebrates NAIDOC week with President of the Marburg Pacing Association Scott Neaves and the Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers.
Anthony Kemp, Jahmarley Dawson and Kaylene Bowden celebrate their Indigenous heritage.
Anthony Kemp, Jahmarley Dawson and Kaylene Bowden share their heritage.
Reaching for the top of the rock-climbing wall.
Having fun while blowing bubbles.
Children are all smiles whilst racing on the giant slide.
The ponies enjoy pats from the crowd.
The winner of the Stephen Jory Vegetable Specialist Pace, Driver Angus Garrard with horse Major Slip Up.
The winner of the Oakwood Capital Pace, Driver Narissa McMullen with horse Jewel of Peak.
Racing to the finish line in the Barastoc Race N Win Pace.
The winner of the Barastoc Race N Win Pace, Narissa McMullen with horse Baileys With Legs.
Racing for the win in the Western Star 2022 Pace.
Winner of the Western Star 2022 Pace, Driver Narissa McMullen with horse Woodlea Diego NZ.
Families enjoy a day at the races.
A close finish for the win in the TAB Constellations Up To NR70 Heat 3 Pace.
Winner of the TAB Constellations Up To NR70 Heat 3, Driver Nathan Dawson with horse Tungsten Terror.
The Casos and Waller families cheer on their favourite horse from the side line.
Batman, Batwoman and Robin participate in a fun race for the children.
RACEGOERS enjoyed top day out at the Marburg Races on Sunday.
The event included NAIDOC week celebrations and Winter Carnival status through the running of Racing Queensland’s Constellations series.
The celebrations were opened with a Welcome to Country and a special smoking ceremony performed by Anthony Kemp who was accompanied by Jahmarley Dawson on the digeridoo and Kaylene Bowden with the Leichhardt State School Deadly Dancers.
The performers were congratulated officially by Minister for Racing MP Grace Grace who visited Marburg for the day to “see what country racing is all about”.
Minister Grace said that she was excited to be in Marburg to enjoy a day at the races during NAIDOC week.
“What a fantastic race meet it is here in Marburg, to witness harness racing that is terrific,” she said.
“It is so good to see the children from Leichhardt State School perform and of course the other Indigenous performers here today who have all done such a great job.
“This is my first time here in Marburg and it has been a lot of fun, it really is a great track.
“We have a fantastic country racing package which includes Marburg and we really support country racing.
“I understand that racing in these country areas is often the lifeblood of the community, and it is really special to see so many families who have come out to support them today.”
Alongside NAIDOC week entertainment, children were kept busy with a free rock-climbing wall, face painting and a giant slide while parents enjoyed a cold drink as they watched the races from the side line.
On the day Anthony Collins, Ben Crosby and Denis Smith provided their expert tips for a crowd that numbered more than 1,000.
Major prizes were awarded to the winners of each race with a special sash that was presented to horse Woodlea Diego NZ and driver Narissa McMullen for taking the win in the Western Star 2022 Pace.
A record TAB turnover figure for Marburg was set on the day with a total of over $27,000.
Marburg Pacing Association President Scott Neaves thanked all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication and all of the families who came out to enjoy the day at the races.
