The 2026 TRNT Top End Racing Awards, featuring the Carlton United Breweries Horse of the Year, will be held on Friday, October 30 in The Grandstand at the Darwin Turf Club.
The night recognises and celebrates excellence in the Top End racing industry over the 2025/26 racing season.
Equine awards include:
- CUB Horse of the Year
- Ladbrokes 3 Year-Old of the Year
- bet365 Sprinter of the Year (up to 1300m)
- BTC Constructions Middle Distance/Stayer of the Year (above 1300m)
- Cleanaway Out-of-Carnival Performer of the Year
- Magic Millions Darwin Tried Horse Sale Performer of the Year
- TRNT Consistency and Longevity
Individual honours include:
- Sportsbet Trainer of the Year
- TAB Jockey of the Year
- Schweppes Apprentice Jockey of the Year
- Garrard’s Horse and Hound Strapper of the Year
- Character of Racing Award
- TRNT Off the Track Aftercare
- Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT Leading Female Trainer (Darwin)
- Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT Leading Female Jockey (Darwin)
- Silks Darwin Trainer of the 2025/26 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival
- Silks Darwin Jockey of the 2025/26 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival
Tickets are $70 per person and include a delicious buffet dinner, complimentary drink on arrival and live entertainment. Cash bar available.
Tickets pre-sale only, no tickets available at the door.
Dress Code: Smart casual