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Date: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Gates Open: 11:00 AM First Race: 02:07 PM Adult: $25 Senior/Student: $20 Child: Under 18 Free Access Pass: $105

Be trackside for AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup Day on Saturday, 13 July 2024 – Day 2 of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival.

Affectionately known as ‘Family Day’, AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup Day is popular for all ages with activities like petting zoo, face painting, jumping castles, live entertainment, Kids fashions on the Field and much more.

Kids Fashions On The Field

It’s the kids’ time to shine, with boys and girls under 18 invited to take part in Fashions on the Field. Lots of prizes up for grabs and the opportunity to strut their stuff on the Main Stage!

  •  Registrations open: 1:00pm
  •  Registrations close: 2:00pm
  •  Competition starts: 2:15pm

Don’t miss this exciting event – it’s time for the kids to steal the spotlight!

General Admission

The $60,000 Asian United Food Service Chief Minister’s Cup run over 1600m and is also the second leg of the $100,000 Ladbrokes Territory Treble! The race will draw plenty of interest, with five of the last nine winners, going on to win the Darwin Cup in the same year (Lightinthenite, Royal Request, Zahspeed, Highly Decorated and Playoffs).

General Admission tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. Under 18s get in free.

Key information:

  • Gates open 11am
  • Adult GA $25
  • Concession $20
  • Children under 18 free

Race Times:

  • Race 1 – 2.07pm                               
  • Race 2 – 2.37pm                               
  • Race 3 – 3.12pm                
  • Race 4 – 3.47pm                
  • Race 5 – 4.20pm                
  • Race 6 – 4.55pm                
  • Race 7 – 5.35pm                

Course Map HERE 

Please see FAQs HERE 

Please see Dress Code HERE

Click below on “GET TICKETS” for details on hospitality options and ticket types available for this event.

Please see Moshtix T&Cs for cancellation policy.

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What To Wear

Entry to general admission areas of the race course requires guests to be neatly dressed. Footwear and a shirt must be worn at all times. Members’ dress standards apply to the Ted Bailey Grandstand and Sid Parker Verandah/Members Club House.

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Transport

The racecourse is approximately a seven minute drive from the CBD. There are a number of transport options available to our valued patrons.

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Where To Eat

There is an array of dining options at the Dining Turf Club, from a snack bar menu in the Ted Bailey Grandstand to a three-course lunch on our feature race days.

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Upcoming Events

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GPO BOX 589, Darwin NT 0801

Ph: +61 8 8923 4222
Fax: +61 8 8923 4233
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Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Raceday: 12pm – 5.00pm

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