January 27th, 2023 by Darwin Admin
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ELLA BAIRD
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Greg Irvine
THE Captain, one of the Territory's most remarkable thoroughbreds, was farewelled by Clarke Racing Stables earlier this month as he embarks on a new career in Queensland.
Prepared throughout his NT racing career by 10-time champion trainer Gary Clarke, The Captain will always hold a...Read MorePosted in: News
January 16th, 2023 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O’TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
CUDJERIE reinforced her standing as one of the most promising sprinting mares in the Territory with a stunning win in Heat 2 of the Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series, the feature event at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Trained by Chris Pollard and with Alice Springs-based...Read MorePosted in: News
January 5th, 2023 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O’TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
POUPEE, who showed any amount of ability when winning her first three Top End starts, bounced back to her very best form in the Start 2023 at Silks Handicap, feature event at Fannie Bay on New Year's Eve.
The 5yo daughter of Better Than Ready, trained by Tommy Logan,...Read MorePosted in: News
December 12th, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O’TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
EMMA Lines experienced the perfect start to her career in the saddle when in her very first race ride, she guided Looking For You to an all-the-way win in the Australian Turf Club Handicap at Fannie Bay on Friday.
The 16yo Darwin born-and-bred jockey, apprenticed to...Read MorePosted in: News
December 8th, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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Here is the final episode of DARWIN TURF TALK for 2022!
Hosts Sam Hyland and Chris Nelson are joined by Andrew O’Toole to have a look ahead racing tomorrow, Friday 9 December!
Local trainers Tayarn Halter from Halter Schmidt racing and Chris Nash join the show to gives some insights into their stables and have a chat about upcoming...Read MorePosted in: News
December 5th, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O’TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
BAT PAD, with the first cricket Test between Australia and the West Indies in progress in Perth, was the omen bet at Fannie Bay on Saturday and duly obliged in the feature LJ Hooker Handicap.
Trained by Mark Nyhan and with regular rider Sonja Wiseman in the saddle, Bat...Read MorePosted in: News
December 2nd, 2022 by Steve Taylor
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Here is episode 8 of DARWIN TURF TALK!
Hosts Sam Hyland and Chris Nelson look ahead to a big few weeks in NT Racing, with four race meetings to finish the year, including NYE racing.
Local trainer Tommy Logan from Tommy Logan Racing joins the show and gives some insights into his training career thus far, and Darwin Turf Club Marketing...Read MorePosted in: News
November 21st, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O'TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
FIRST CRUSADE, first-up from a four-month break, showed he will be a force to be reckoned with a devasting victory in the Hygain Handicap at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Trained by Chloe Baxter and with Casey Hunter in the saddle, First Crusade began on terms with his rivals...Read MorePosted in: News
November 14th, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O'TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
EXPERT Witness has confirmed his standing as one of the most improved horses in the Top End with a third successive victory at Fannie Bay.
Trained by Tayarn Halter and with Casey Hunter again in the saddle, Expert Witness was the topweight of 59kg in the four-horse TAB...Read MorePosted in: News
November 3rd, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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ANDREW O'TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
NOIR DE RUE, having his first start since a brave fourth in the Darwin Cup on August 1, showed his undoubted class with a barnstorming win in the BTC Constructions Handicap, feature event at Fannie Bay on Melbourne Cup Day.
Trained by Jason Manning and with regular...Read MorePosted in: News
November 2nd, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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James cleans up on visit from Gove
(A)MANDA PARKINSON SIERRA HAIGH, NATHANIEL CHAMBERS
IT was pure elation for James Ralph after Gold Trip - the horse he had been backing all week - won it all in the Melbourne Cup. Mr Ralph was at the Darwin Turf Club celebrating the day with a group of mates, but he was up on his feet pounding his arms in...Read MorePosted in: News
October 26th, 2022 by Darwin Admin
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Two jockeys rode 400th career winners
ANDREW O'TOOLE
Courtesy of NT News
Photos by Caroline Camilleri
It was a milestone day at Fannie Bay on Saturday, when incredibly both Paul Shiers and Sonja Wiseman rode their 400th career winners.
Shiers started the party in the opener, the Silks Darwin Maiden Plate (1300m), when guiding...Read MorePosted in: News
