Latest News
The official Media Releases and news articles of the Darwin Turf Club are available below
2013 Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball
International music sensation Human Nature to headline the 2013 Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball ...read more
Realising a dream
RAYMOND Vigar realises the dream of a lifetime at Fannie Bay tomorrow. ...read more
Double proves great entree for Dyer
NEIL Dyer's day was ticking along pretty nicely before his champion Hawks Bay won the Darwin Cup. ...read more
Youbolt-ed to the finish line
FANNIE Bay was once again the scene of a boilover, with rank outsider Youbolt taking out the $130,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m). ...read more
Draw Favours Grey Flash
LADY luck smiled on likely favourite Emboldened during the barrier draw for the $130,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m). ...read more
Mick Stumbles to retire after Carnival
ICONIC Darwin racecaller Mick Stumbles is to hang up his binoculars at the completion of the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival this year. ...read more
Champion in Cup 16
Defending champion Hawks Bay headlined a list of 16 nominations received for the $185,000 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup (2000m) on August 6. ...read more
Catch the latest replays on our YouTube channel!
Catch all the latest replays, competitions, sneak peaks plus much more on the Darwin Turf Club YouTube channel! ...read more
Black Caviar trainer to be special guest at Darwin Cup
Racing Minister Delia Lawrie today joined Darwin Turf Club (DTC), CEO Philip Neck and SKYCITY Darwin General Manager Brad Morgan in announcing Australia’s top trainer Peter Moody as guest of this year’s Darwin Cup Carnival. ...read more
All Clarke needs is Patience
Gary Clarke finds it hard to believe two years have passed since he secured his first Darwin Guineas as a trainer with Mahaffey Road. ...read more
Winner - Sommer Saunder
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2012 Fashion Assistant Competition, Sommer Saunder. ...read more
Bates eyes Guineas glory with Chief
Even after three successful decades on the Territory horse racing scene, David Bates still gets nervous before the races. ...read more
Recruiting Now
Due to the nature of the thoroughbred racing industry, casual employment at the Darwin Turf Club is seasonal. The busiest periods are generally May, June, July and August. ...read more
NECK ON THE BLOCK
I believe it is important for those of us more fortunate, to raise awareness of the plight of the many homeless who are doing it tough every day. ...read more
Carnival campaigns begin
The build-up towards opening day of the Darwin Cup Carnival continues with a six-race card at Fannie Bay on Saturday. ...read more
Snitzel’s Choice on way to big things
Snitzel's Choice produced a memorable Top End audition with the Darwin Guineas in mind at Fannie Bay. ...read more
Top hoop returns to Fannie Bay
Eminent Top End jockey Paul Shiers returns from his annual sabbatical to racing at Fannie Bay. ...read more
Spakatak bows out spectacularly
Old marvel Spakatak enjoyed a fairytale finish few horses receive at Tennant Creek. ...read more
Country Cups in the spotlight
Alice Springs Cup winner Granzig features in a strong list of nominations for Saturday's Tennant Creek Cup (1600m). Trainer Mick Whittle has elected to press on with the 10-year-old - and why wouldn't he, as Granzig was given 57.5kg for the $17,000 Cup. ...read more
Perfect win record for teen jockey
Alana Brown has had a perfect day at the office. The teenage apprentice went to Fannie Bay for two rides and headed home with a 100 per cent winning record courtesy of Another Bay and Kid Grand. ...read more
Sun shone on win at Pioneer Park
Into The Sun showed he will be an Alice Springs Cup contender with an impressive win in the Chief Minister's Cup (1900m) at Pioneer Park. ...read more
Fong on right track
Louis Paech reckons Right Fong is the best horse in Alice Springs for the carnival but the challenge is getting his new stable addition to prove it. ...read more
Soldier Back Ready to Fire
Ken Rogerson has trained a number of great horses during his career but few hold a more special place in his heart than The Soldier. ...read more
