October 18th, 2019 by Darwin Admin
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Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT Awards
WTRNT Trainer of the Year (Alice Springs): Lisa Whittle
WTRNT Trainer of the Year (Top End): Tayarn Halter
WTRNT Jockey/Apprentice of the Year (Alice Springs): Lorelle Crow
WTRNT Jockey/Apprentice of the Year (Top End): Vanessa Arnott
Champion Awards
Champion Jockey of the Year: Brendon...Read MorePosted in: News
August 31st, 2019 by Darwin Admin
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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
August 18th, 2019 by Darwin Admin
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Changes to opening times -Ted's Bar
Due to our exciting new Grandstand development the Ted D’Ambrosio Bar will now be closed for the duration of the project.We will no longer be open on Wednesdays, however we will continue to welcome our valued members and the public on race days and non-racing Saturdays in the Ted Bailey...Read MorePosted in: News
November 6th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Darwin Turf Club will launch the search for the 2019 Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador tomorrow.
Not simply just the face of the iconic Darwin Cup Carnival, the Ambassador’s role is to raise the profile of the Northern Territory’s largest social and sporting event on a local, national and international stage.
The 2019 Darwin...Read MorePosted in: Media, News
October 19th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostImage: Greg Irvine - Magic Millions
Magic Bloodstock Racing manager, Mr Peter Tighe has confirmed that the 5 year old ‘Makin’ the Grade’ will race this weekend in the colours made famous by 7 year old mare, WINX.
Makin’ the Grade was purchased by co-owner of WINX, Peter Tighe and company at the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup...Read MorePosted in: News
July 30th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
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DAVID WHITE
Race 1 - $20,000 Cancer Council NT 0-66 Handicap (1100m)
AFTER a narrow last start loss to the impressive Culzean, Sky Muster ($2.50 fav) bided his time on Saturday before hitting the front in the home straight to record a comfortable win.
The Gary Clarke-trained four year-old gelding was making his sixth start...Read MorePosted in: News
July 26th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostDAVID WHITE
The fact that racegoers, trainers, owners, jockeys and horses travel great distances every year only adds to the appeal of the Darwin Cup Carnival.
They head north from every point of Australia.
And it's rarely smooth sailing as they embark on their trek north.
Former Queensland galloper Neuschwanstein falls into that...Read MorePosted in: News
July 21st, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostDAVID WHITE
IT has been four years since a Victorian trained horse has won the $135,000 Ladbrokes NT Derby (2000m) at Fannie Bay.
That's when Neil Dyer's Royal Request (Jarrod Todd), who won last year's Darwin Cup, sealed the deal.
Richard Laming's Stratum On Fire (Jason Lyon) and the Paul and Tracey Templeton-trained Mulligan Falls...Read MorePosted in: News
July 19th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostDAVID WHITE
ARGUABLY the best female trainer in the Top End, Kerry Petrick has been enjoying an excellent run of late.
Petrick managed a winning double on Ladies Day on Wednesday - Day 3 of the Darwin Cup Carnival.
She kicked things off when ever-improving sprinter Kilim took out the Silk Laser Clinics Handicap (1100m).
In...Read MorePosted in: News
July 13th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
PostDAVID WHITE
HE enjoys the social aspect of horse racing, but come race day Garry Lefoe Jnr is all business.
After winning the $135,000 bet365 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) at Fannie Bay last August with Niccoco, Lefoe Jnr is in the mix to win other feature races during the Darwin Cup Carnival.
Last Saturday, Lefoe Jnr kicked off the 2018 Cup...Read MorePosted in: News
June 14th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
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Welcome to this episode of “Top End Track Talk” previewing the Top End Racing for Saturday 16th June. On Track Talk you will hear from Trainers and get Andrew O’Toole’s tips and observations for all races for this Saturdays...Read MorePosted in: News
May 24th, 2018 by Darwin Admin
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Welcome to this episode of “Top End Track Talk” previewing the Top End Racing for Saturday 26th May. On Track Talk you will hear from Trainers and get Andrew O’Toole’s tips and observations for all races for this Fridays...Read MorePosted in: News
