March 28th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Darwin Turf Club has made some changes and additions to the 2017 Darwin Waterfront Fashions on the field scheduling and conditions. These changes have been made to improve the standard of competition whilst giving participants increased flexibility with their outfits.
What's new
The number of competitions over the Carnival has been...Read MorePosted in: News
March 17th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostFriday 17th March 2017
The Darwin Turf Club today unveiled plans for a new multi-million dollar project to construct the Fannie Bay Racing and Sports Club (Silks), a standalone sports and gaming venue located at the entrance to the racecourse on Dick Ward Drive.
The Fannie Bay Racing and Sports Club is a 80:20 partnership agreement between...Read MorePosted in: News
March 10th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Top End’s search for the next vocal superstar is on, with the announcement of the 2017 Pitch Perfect competition now open for registrations.
The Darwin Turf Club’s Pitch Perfect competition is a vocal talent contest, accessible to all high and middle school aged students from the Top End and surrounds. This year’s competition will be...Read MorePosted in: News
February 27th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostFree Entry Friday is on this Friday 3rd March at the Darwin Turf Club!
With drink specials and $15 share plates, round up your mates and head to Fannie Bay Racecourse.
Let us know if you're in a Punters Club and we will reserve an area in the air-conditioned Ted Bailey Grandstand for you. Tables of 6.
Please contact Kassandra on to...Read MorePosted in: News
February 8th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Darwin Turf Club is pleased to announce that tickets to the Territory’s largest sporting and social event, the 2017 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival, are now on sale.
Again over 40,000 people are expected to revel in the excitement, pageantry, and style that decorate Carnival time, and with over $1.95 million in prize money on...Read MorePosted in: News
January 30th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostGina McDermott has been announced as 2017 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador. Now in its twelfth year, the highly successful Ambassador programme highlights the stunning array of retail fashion and local design available in the Top End.
All fashion, accessory, and millinery, retail or design businesses are invited to capitalise on the...Read MorePosted in: News
November 23rd, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostThe 2017 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador has been announced as 29 year old Gina McDermott. Ms McDermott’s poise, confidence and personable nature cemented her place in the top spot, in what was an extremely competitive application process. The Carnival’s 12th Ambassador, Ms McDermott will be the face of the largest sporting and...Read MorePosted in: News
November 2nd, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostDarwin Turf Club management in consultation with Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory officials, have reviewed the circumstances that led to the postponement of four races during yesterday’s Lexus of Darwin Melbourne Cup Race Day.
A heavy downpour prior to the second race resulted in excess moisture penetrating the racing surface, creating...Read MorePosted in: News
November 1st, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostPostponement of Darwin Turf Club race meeting 1st November 2016.
Prior to the commencement of race 2, there was a heavy downpour of rain on the race course. During the running of the second event, there was visible surface water on the course proper. Following the race, a number of senior jockeys expressed concerns with visibility and...Read MorePosted in: News
October 12th, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Darwin Turf Club has today launched their search for the 2017 Ambassador, to represent the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival on the local, national and international stage.
Not simply the face of the celebrated Carnival, the Ambassador’s role is to raise the profile of the Northern Territory’s largest social and sporting event, receiving...Read MorePosted in: NewsTags: 2017 Darwin Cup Carnival, Northern Territory Racing, Racing Ambassador
September 8th, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostCelebrate the race that stops the nation, this November 1st at Darwin's home of racing.
Fannie Bay Racecourse has an array of options to enjoy all of the excitement track side with a Melbourne Cup BBQ Lunch in the Schweppes Pavilion or a three course luncheon in the Ted Bailey Grandstand. You can choose to soak up the atmosphere in the air...Read MorePosted in: News
June 28th, 2016 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Hot 100 Guineas Race Day will kick start the 2016 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival this Saturday 2nd July at Fannie Bay Racecourse. The start of the Diamond Anniversary celebrations, the three-year-olds take the spotlight in the feature race, regarded as one of the blue ribbon events for the class. The victor of the Hot 100 Guineas not only...Read MorePosted in: News
