Darwin jockey Sonja Logan eyes 500 career wins
There’s every chance leading Northern Territory jockey Sonja Logan will boot home her 500th career winner this weekend at Darwin or Alice Springs.
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Reliance on interstate jockeys continues in the NT
It’s no secret that there has been a jockey shortage in the Northern Territory as NSW pair Paul Payne and Jeff Kehoe prepare for their...
Leech returns after serving six-month suspension
After serving a six-month suspension, NT trainer Dick Leech makes his return on Saturday during the Darwin meeting at Fannie Bay.
Future of Adelaide River meetings in the NT up in the air
For the third straight year, the Adelaide River Show Society Race Club in the NT didn’t stage its Cup Day meeting due to the condition...
Outstanding numbers for bumper Katherine Cup Day meeting
All roads lead to Katherine on Saturday with 64 horses accepting for the eight-race meeting where $184,000 in prizemoney will be up for grabs.
Alice Springs Turf Club’s final meeting abandoned
The Alice Springs Turf Club’s final race meeting of the season, scheduled for Sunday, has been abandoned due to the condition of the Pioneer Park...
Darwin Cup, Palmerston Sprint nominations released
Final nominations have been received for the $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m) on August 5 and the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) August 3.
Write Your Name, Early Crow to defend Darwin features
Write Your Name and Early Crow will defend the Darwin Cup (2050m) and Palmerston Sprint (1200m) at Fannie Bay in August.
Doyle suffered bleeding to the brain following Darwin fall
After suffering a severe concussion at Fannie Bay on Saturday, jockey Thomas Doyle is expected to be discharged from Royal Darwin Hospital on Wednesday.
Gillett, Denton within reach of Alice Springs Premierships
There’s two meetings to go in the Alice Springs and Provincial premiership, but Terry Gillett and Paul Denton look set to claim top honours for...
Doc O’Connor too quick in Darwin, Palmerston Sprint start unlikely
Gary Clarke’s Doc O’Connor was too quick at Fannie Bay on Saturday, but a start in the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint during the Darwin Carnival is...
Alice Springs numbers strong following Cup Carnival
The Alice Springs Cup Carnival ended two weeks ago, but the fields for Saturday afternoon's six-race meeting are excellent.
NT makes statement in National Apprentice Race Series
The National Apprentice Race Series has put aspiring young NT jockeys on the map follwing a second-place finish in the National Apprentice Race Series.
NT mourns the passing of Alice Springs trainer Ken Rogerson
The Northern Territory racing community is mourning the loss of Alice Springs-based trainer Ken Rogerson, who passed away on Saturday from a long illness.
Interstate apprentices Kendal, Stanley bound for Fannie Bay
Two interstate apprentices, Olivia Kendal and Dylan Stanley, will feature at the annual New Year’s Eve meeting at Darwin on Saturday.
Healthy fields on Saturday as Darwin farewells 2023
Hot weather has been a factor in the Top End throughout December, but that hasn’t affected numbers as the Darwin Turf Club prepares for its...
Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor recovering from back surgery
Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor is recovering from surgery in Adelaide following a back injury sustained when dislodged from a horse on Monday morning.
Mighty Murt eyes fourth straight win
Yet another high-class sprinting event at Darwin will take centre stage at Fannie Bay on Saturday as Mighty Murt hunts a fourth straight win.
Expert Witness back in action at Darwin after injury layoff
He missed the big races during the Darwin Cup Carnival because of injury, but the Tayarn Halter-trained sprinter Expert Witness returns to action on Saturday.
Palmerston Sprint betting tips from top Darwin analysts
The richest race for the sprinters in the Northern Territory takes place on Saturday with the running of the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) at Fannie...
TRNT announces $5k bonus for new horses coming to Territory
Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory has announced a bonus initiative that will benefit the connections of new horses to the Territory from January 1, 2023.
Alice Springs Cup Carnival launches Saturday with nine races
Over $1 million in prizemoney will be up for grabs when the Alice Springs Turf Club kicks off its 2023 Cup Carnival at Pioneer Park...
Healthy fields make mockery of Darwin’s “off-season”
It’s normally quiet in the Top End at this time of year. Not surprising as it’s the wet season, usually interpreted as the off-season. However,...
Darwin Magic Millions sales delivering success on the track
The Darwin Cup Carnival continues to grow in stature every year, and so too does the Magic Millions Darwin Select Tried Horse Sale.
TRNT boss pleased with early signs from off-season sprint series
In the past year, Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory (TRNT) has introduced an initiative in Darwin and Alice Springs in an attempt to give the sport...