October 27th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
Post
Aaron Sweeney enjoyed a red-letter day at Fannie Bay on Saturday, booting home a treble of winners from as many rides on the five-race card and collecting a milestone 200th career success in the process.
The 41-year old Irishman started the day on the right note, producing a copybook ride to land his 200th win aboard The Albion in the...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
October 6th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
Post
Trainer Ella Clarke became a mother for the first time under a fortnight ago and brought daughter Mika May to Fannie Bay on Saturday as she returned to the races.
The new mum hasn't missed a beat though and was immediately back in the winner's enclosure when Hotim English scored impressively in the Sky Racing Handicap.
With Jarrod Todd on...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
August 30th, 2021 by Steve Taylor
Post
A top Darwin trainer only entered his mare in Saturday’s feature so she could run for the late Mel Tyndall. But a fairytale then eventuated.
DARWIN trainer Phil Cole only entered Exact Replica in Saturday’s $20,500 Melanie Tyndall Memorial (1000m) at Fannie Bay because he wanted a runner in the event named after his former jockey, the...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
August 26th, 2021 by Steve Taylor
Post
The Darwin Turf Club will raise awareness for the National Jockeys Trust on its August 28 race day, commemorating the jockeys who have lost their lives and celebrating the achievements of current and former jockeys.
Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said the principal purpose of the National Jockeys Trust was to provide support for...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
August 9th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
JARROD Todd couldn’t have spoken any more highly of top Darwin trainers Gary and Sharlene Clarke after his brilliant four-win afternoon on Darwin Cup Day.
The reigning Top End Jockey of the Year saluted aboard Silver Melody ($30,000 TAB Handicap 1100m), Belmont Day ($35,000 Seppelt Montgomerie Lightning Plate 1000m), Siakam ($30,000...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
August 9th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
IT was a fairytale ending for trainer Nicole Bruggemann when Highly Decorated made it seven wins in a row, taking out the 2021 Great Northern Darwin Cup, while Jessie Philpot became the first female jockey to win the Territory’s premier racing event.
Highly Decorated had barely missed a beat since arriving in Darwin, winning six on a trot...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
July 26th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
AMONG all the celebrations which went into the night, Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett wanted to make something clear after That’s Justified stormed home on the straight to win the $50,000 Metric Mile at Fannie Bay.
“We bought That’s Justified at the yearling sales in Alice Springs, and this shows how important these sales are,” he...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
July 19th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
SOUTH Australian trainer Angela Forster admits she was close to retiring nine-year-old marvel Lotion before his stunning 7 ½-length triumph in Saturday’s $50,000 Sitzler Buntine Handicap (2050m) at Fannie Bay.
His last win came in the 2020 Alice Springs Cup before coming up to Darwin for what could still end up being his last...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
July 19th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
THIS year’s $135,000 NT Derby winner was a “naughty” gelding who has had his issues away from the track.
But Sanblas showed plenty of maturity to power home on the straight in an outside lane to take out Saturday’s annual classic over 2050m at Fannie Bay.
It was a brilliant fairytale finish for the young stayer, mowing down the...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
April 19th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
Post
IT is only by chance South Australian trainer Nicole Bruggemann found her way to Darwin.
And she certainly does not regret the move after overseeing three winners at Fannie Bay on Friday.
That included seven-year-old gelding Masterati in the feature $23,000 Filly Friday’s Handicap (1600m), the gelding triumphing by just over a length...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
August 31st, 2019 by Darwin Admin
Post
MEDIA RELEASE
Saturday 31st August 2019
Vale Melanie Tyndall
It is with great sadness that Thoroughbred Racing NT (TRNT) and the Darwin Turf Club (DTC) confirm the passing of Northern Territory jockey Melanie Tyndall.
During the running of the third race at Fannie Bay today Melanie’s mount Restless appeared to clip the heels of...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
May 29th, 2019 by Darwin Admin
Post
Wednesday 29 May, 2019
Tickets go on sale today for Darwin’s night of nights, the Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball. Guests will be treated to a night of glamour, sparkling champagne, world-class food and entertainment enjoyed under the open skies of Australia’s Top End.
The black-tie event, will remain at the picturesque lawns of...Read MorePosted in: Media
