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Terry Gillett

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.
Jade Hampson

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.
Fannie Bay racing is flying despite it being the wet season in the Top End.

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 at Darwin

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.
Syncline

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.
Pioneer Park will host the Alice Springs Cup Carnival from April 8

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...
Fannie Bay racing is flying despite it being the wet season in the Top End.

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 sale

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 chief Andrew O'Toole

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...
Darwin Cup Day racing

Palmerston Sprint preview & predictions from O’Toole & Sant

Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory chief executive officer and Sky Racing’s Andrew O'Toole and Fannie Bay racecaller Craig Sant provide their assessment on the Palmerston Sprint,...
Jade Hampson racing news

Hampson injured in fall after notching debut win at Darwin

It didn’t take 18-year-old Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson long to experience the highs and lows of horse racing. Having notched a win on debut at...