October 6th, 2026 by Jamie Chadwick
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After a frustrating run of outs, seven-time premiership-winning jockey Jarrod Todd finally got on the board for the first time in the 2026/27 racing season when guiding Field Of Flutes to a narrow in in the PointsBet Pull ‘Em Handicap, feature event at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
The popular hoop, who has been ever-present at the top of the...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club
October 6th, 2026 by Jamie Chadwick
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Wild Beau earned himself a thoroughly deserved rest with a dominant display in the Airmaster Handicap, feature race at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
And he signed off in the best possible fashion, blitzing his rivals over 1000m with a sensational turn of foot to score by almost five lengths from his toiling rivals.
After beginning on terms, he...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club
January 19th, 2026 by Jamie Chadwick
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Fly, as expected, proved far too strong for his rivals in the Shane Kavanagh Memorial Sprint (1100m).
Trained by Gary Clarke and with Jarrod Todd aboard, Fly began well, sat second in the run on the outer of Little Ditty, with Tough Impact close up three wide.
It was clear rounding Silks turn that Fly had the measure of the opposition and...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
January 19th, 2026 by Jamie Chadwick
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Struck Gold, at the sixth time of asking in Darwin, finally found winning form in the second heat of the Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series, feature event at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Formally trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman before being transferred to the stable of Ella Clarke about six months ago, Struck Gold had run second and three thirds...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
November 17th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
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Just like his tablemate Prince Ruban, Patriotic King was unfazed by a tardy start in the Book Your Christmas Party at DTC Handicap (1200m) at Fannie Bay.
After missing the jump, Jarrod Todd uorged Patriotic King forward and the speedster was in control as the field swung off the back straight.
Todd gave the Gary Clarke - trained galloper a...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
November 17th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
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Sunzou continued the solid start to the 2025/26 racing season of his trainer Chris Nash with an authoritative win in the TAB Handicap, the feature event at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Given a lovely ride in the trail by Sonja Logan, who was in treble-winning form on the day, Sunzou always appeared to travel well within himself over the...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
October 27th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
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Boldhino justified his microscopic odds of $1.40 and collected his fourth successive win with a superb victory in the TAB Handicap, feature event at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
The 6yo son of Brazen Beau, trained by Gary Clarke, had only 4 rivals - three of them stablemates - but the way in which he wore down Field of Flutes carrying 63.5kg,...Read MorePosted in: Media, NewsTags: Darwin Racing, Darwin Turf Club, Northern Territory Racing
October 27th, 2025 by Jamie Chadwick
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
