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
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