January 20th, 2021 by Darwin Admin
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The Darwin Turf Club are proud to announce that tickets to the 2021 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival will go on sale at noon today (Wednesday, January 20, 2021).
The Territory’s biggest social and sporting event sees over 40,000 racegoers in attendance each year with the Great Northern Darwin Cup and its associated race days the hottest...Read MorePosted in: News
December 21st, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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Since its opening in mid-July, the kegs on the ground floor of the New Public Stand at the Darwin Turf Club has poured more than 2000 schooners, and staff have served more than 380 cartons of Great Northern.
There’s also been two tonnes of food cooked in the commercial kitchen on level 1, 1051 bottles of champagne popped, and...Read MorePosted in: News
October 9th, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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The Captain is the first in a decade to win Horse of the Year back to back.
The thoroughbred was crowned at the 2020 Top End Racing Awards last night in Darwin, with his trainer Gary Clarke also taking out leading trainer for the eighth year in a row.
Jockey Jarrod Todd made it a trifecta for the Clarke Stables, to win Leading Jockey for...Read MorePosted in: News
October 2nd, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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Racing returns to Darwin tomorrow - Saturday, October 3, after a short break for track maintenance.Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said the routine maintenance happened twice a year.“This upkeep is crucial to keeping our track in a great condition all year round, and after the recentrain in the last two weeks, it’s in great...Read MorePosted in: News
October 1st, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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Silks Darwin are proud to announce they are the new jersey sponsor for Wanderers Football Club.
Chief executive Brad Morgan said he was excited to build a strong relationship with such a long-standing Darwin club.
“Silks Darwin is very much the new kid on the block compared to Wanderers Football Club but age aside, we’re very proud to...Read MorePosted in: News
September 23rd, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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Finalists for this year’s Top End Racing Awards have been announced, with some exciting and unexpected contenders named as potential category winners.Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said it was great to see so many nominations.“There has been a lot of interest in this year’s awards so we’re looking forward to the night to see...Read MorePosted in: News
September 10th, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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There is no better place to watch the race that stops the nation than at the Darwin Turf Club, with tickets now on sale.Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said Territorians were presented with several options for the Lexus of Darwin Melbourne Cup day including packages in the Ted Bailey Grandstand and the New Public Stand.“Level one...Read MorePosted in: News
September 10th, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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Nominations are now open for the 2020 Top End Racing Awards.
To be hosted at the Darwin Turf Club, the awards celebrate the achievements of both horses and participants within the industry and recognise their continuous efforts in contributing to the successful year that was.
Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said after a...Read MorePosted in: News
August 31st, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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August 27, 2020
The Darwin Turf Club will raise awareness for the National Jockeys Trust on its August 29 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 principle purpose of the National Jockeys Trust was to...Read MorePosted in: News
August 7th, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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The Darwin Turf Club and Silks Darwin are proud to announce that the 2020 charity partner has been named as Riding for the Disabled in the Top End.Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said despite the late-notice carnival, it was important we gave back to the community.“Riding for the Disabled in the Top End does incredible work in our...Read MorePosted in: News
July 7th, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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July 7, 2020
The Darwin Turf Club is keeping community front of mind with free admission to this weekend’s Asian United Food Service Chief Minister’s Cup.
Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said it was important everyone in Darwin and surrounds could come and enjoy a day at the races during the Great Northern Darwin Cup...Read MorePosted in: News
March 31st, 2020 by Darwin Admin
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The Darwin Turf Club has implemented strict isolation conditions at its Fannie Bay track to enable racing to continue in the Top End. Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said he had been working closely with TRNT on the proposed conditions, which include three strictly isolated areas at the Darwin Turf Club. “We must keep racing alive...Read MorePosted in: News
