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Brett’s final column: 16 years of massive change, progress

Retiring Ipswich Turf Club general manager reflects on advances in technology, racing pressures and positive developments...

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24th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

Ipswich Turf Club general manager Brett Kitching reflects on his 16 years writing a regular QT column. Picture: Rob Williams

Spring excitement as new Ipswich racing era launched

Huge joy was seen at the opening of a modern Ipswich precinct the city can be proud of.

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19th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Ipswich Spring Cup race winner Takeitothelimit, ridden by Michael Hellyer. Picture: Claire Power

The Move to Ipswich turns out a winner for racing duo

A premiership winning pair made a clear statement at the Ipswich racetrack. See why they are impressing at the track.

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03rd Sept. 2020 6:09 PM

Winning jockey Baylee Nothdurft with Ipswich Turf Club committee member Trent Quinn at today's Ipswich race meeting. Picture: Claire Power

Rising racing fortunes celebrated with three-way thriller

Thrilling battle on the line at Ipswich after Racing Queensland announces prizemoney boost, record return

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27th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

Sienna's Choice, ridden by James Orman, holds on in a nose by nose finish at Ipswich racetrack today. Picture: Claire Power

Jake’s home track win starts day of beaten favourites

Bayliss guided Salazar to victory in the blustery conditions at Bundamba.

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19th Aug. 2020 7:08 PM

Ipswich-bred jockey Jake Bayliss celebrated a winning ride aboard Salazar on his home track today. Picture: Claire Power

Fitting toast to Jeff: McLean’s welcoming legacy lives on

Ten years after his passing, the Ipswich sporting great receives special honour with ‘best seat in the house’. See why.

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12th Aug. 2020 9:08 AM

The McLean family - Carmel, Bridget and David with his wife Amber and daughter Triss in the Ipswich Turf Club room honouring Jeff. Picture: Claire Power

Ipswich family enjoys victory as track handles wet test

Seven-year old mare Real Cute won again at home today for Ipswich trainer Bradley Smith for her second success at the...

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07th Aug. 2020 5:08 PM

Race 7 Ipswich winner Wowsers (on the outside), ridden by Ryan Wiggins and trained by Chris Munce. Picture: Claire Power

Vital test run as major Ipswich development up and racing

The Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre opens up exciting new opportunities for racing and the general public.

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19th July 2020 2:07 PM

Jockeys prepare their horses in front of the impressive Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre and new jockeys rooms at the Ipswich Turf Club. Picture: Claire Power

Qld battle of Bundamba as punters welcome back

Saturday’s Ipswich race meeting has metropolitan status and allows 1500 racegoers to see live action. But keep a safe...

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15th July 2020 2:07 PM

International jockey Blake Shinn rides Multaja to victory in the Mittys Helen Coughlan Stakes, during the Treasury Brisbane Ladies Oaks Day at Eagle Farm last year. Picture: AAP Image/Glenn Hunt

Next best day to Ipswich Cup as public allowed back

See how up to 1500 members of the public will be allowed free access to Saturday’s metropolitan meeting in Ipswich.

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13th July 2020 3:07 PM

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