July 9th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostDAVID WHITE
HE was basically on holidays.
Now Krusty is in line to become just the third horse to the win the Darwin Turf Club's famed Ladbrokes Triple Crown.
Introduced in 1995, the horse who can win the $70,000 Hot 100 Darwin Guineas (1600m), $135,000 Ladbrokes NT Derby (2000m) and $200,000 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup (2000m) during the...Read MorePosted in: News
July 5th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostBY DAVID WHITE
It's arguably the biggest occasion on the Northern Territory sporting calendar.
And it ranks among the biggest racing festivals in Australia.
Yes, it's the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival.
When Fannie Bay lights up for an eight-race meeting extravaganza that will feature some 300 horses.
That includes 125 horses...Read MorePosted in: News
July 4th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostAssisting the local thoroughbred industry here in the Top End, the steadfast Darwin Turf Club partner and supplier Asian United Food Service are the proud sponsor of the the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Jockey and Trainer bonuses.
Bonus information:
The leading Trainer over the eight (8) days of the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival...Read MorePosted in: News
July 3rd, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostBY DAVID WHITE
HE'S already done it three times, so can Murray Bridge trainer Michael Hickmott do it again?
That is win the $200,000 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup (2000m) at Fannie Bay on August 7 for an unprecedented fourth occasion.
A regular visitor to the Top End at this time of year, Hickmott looks like he has yet another handy horse at his...Read MorePosted in: News
July 1st, 2017 by Darwin Admin
Post
MEDIA RELEASE
Saturday 1st July 2017
It is with great sadness that Thoroughbred Racing NT (TRNT) and the Darwin Turf Club (DTC) confirm the passing of Victorian jockey Roger Booth.
Following the second race at Fannie Bay today, and after dismounting from his mount Senor Juez, Roger experienced a cardiac event and received...Read MorePosted in: News
June 28th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostBY DAVID WHITE
The build up to the 2017 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay concludes on Saturday.
The feature race is the $26,150 ROANT Gold Cup (1300m) for open class runners.
Nominations for the race are healthy and a number of horses who are expected to feature prominently during the Cup Carnival could face the start this...Read MorePosted in: News
May 16th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostDarwin Turf Club is excited to bring a striking new outdoor exhibition to the Darwin CBD called ‘Horsing Around’.
Horsing Around will feature eight life-sized fiberglass horses that will be transformed in to works of art by some of Darwin’s most exciting artists and creatives. The horses will trot out from the 16th of June, and...Read MorePosted in: News
May 10th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostThe Darwin Turf Club will again be donating $10,000 to a local Top End charity at this year’s Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball.
Local charities are encouraged to put forward a submission to be in the running to receive this year's donation.
The submission should be in the form of an email addressed to Kelly Harding, . The email...Read MorePosted in: News
April 19th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostThe jewel in the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival’s crown is the Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball. The open air black tie event will again wow the crowds in 2017, for the preparations are well under way for the largest outdoor gala ball in the Southern Hemisphere.
Held on the lawns of SKYCITY Darwin’s Little Mindil beach the guests will...Read MorePosted in: News
April 1st, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostPRIZE INCLUDES:
RETURN FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ONE
TWO MEMBERS LAWN PASSES including Pearl Bar access for bet365 Palmerston Sprint Day, Saturday 5th August
TWO TICKETS for the Qantas Darwin Turf Club Ball on the evening of Saturday 5th August
TWO TICKETS to the Hot 100 Marquee or the Legends of the Straight Marquee at the Carlton...Read MorePosted in: News
April 1st, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostSATURDAY 1ST APRIL 2017
Yesterday's race meeting at Fannie Bay has been postponed and rescheduled to Monday 3rd April 2017.
Prior to race 1, jockeys raised concerns about some inconsistencies of the track surface at the home turn.
Darwin Turf Club track staff conducted remedial work in an attempt to improve the surface but...Read MorePosted in: News
March 29th, 2017 by Darwin Admin
PostTickets are on sale for this year’s Bridge Toyota Ladies’ Day with a crowd pleasing schedule of events, special guests and racing action.
The $50,000 Bridge Toyota Cup highlights the day’s six race card alongside the Nautilus Aviation Rose Bowl; a race dedicated to the fillies and the mares of the track offering $30,000 in prize...Read MorePosted in: News
