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Kerry Petrick

Kerry Petrick looks at additional options after NT Derby win

Fresh from her win in the $135,000 Ladbrokes NT Derby last weekend, Top End trainer Kerry Petrick now has her eyes on the two biggest...
Robert Gulberti

WA trainer looking for more Darwin Cup Carnival success

If he had the opportunity, Broome trainer Robert Gulberti would take horses to the Darwin Cup Carnival every year. Who could blame him after winning...
NT trainer Jess Gleeson

Double delight for Gleeson on Darwin debut

Starting horses at Fannie Bay on Saturday for the first time, Alice Springs trainer Jess Gleeson had two wins and a second on Day 4...
Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey

Healey hoping Rising Fire can get it done in NT Derby

He agrees that his horse faces a tough task, but Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey remains hopeful that Rising Fire can deliver the goods in...
Valentina Star wins Rose Bowl

Super Sonja Wiseman rides winning quartet at Darwin

This time last year, Sonja Wiseman's future was in doubt after a race fall at Fannie Bay. On Wednesday, she rode four winners on Day...
Irwin

Valentina Star out to make up for last year’s Rose Bowl miss

She missed out on a start last year, but the Nicole Irwin-trained five-year-old mare Valentina Star will line up in the $30,000 Rose Bowl 0-70...
NT trainer Tayarn Halter

Triple thrill for Halter on Chief Minister’s Cup Day at Darwin

The Tayarn Halter stable has enjoyed continued success in the past 12 months, and the team had even more reason to celebrate after landing a...
SA trainer Kym Healy

Kym Healy goes north again for Darwin Cup Carnival

South Australian trainer Kym Healy has headed to the Northern Territory for a number of years to support the Darwin and Alice Springs Cup carnivals,...
Jade Hampson racing news

Hampson continues rapid rise with Alice Springs treble

She only debuted as an apprentice jockey in the Northern Territory in April, but the rise of Jade Hampson only continues. The 18-year-old created another...

Upset win by Wolfburn in the 2022 Darwin Guineas

It was an upset result, with an element of familiarity. Wolfburn, a $17 outsider, took out the $75,000 Darwin Guineas (1600m) at Fannie Bay on...

Flying Start goes into 2022 Darwin Guineas as heavy favourite

On the eve of the $75,000 Darwin Guineas (1600m) where his three-year-old gelding Flying Start is the favourite, trainer Greg Connor spent the day relaxing...

Victorian trainers ready to take on the Darwin Cup Carnival

Mornington based trainers Amy and Ash Yargi have a runner at Flemington on Saturday, but they will also be keeping a close eye on the...
Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey

Healey arrives in NT for Darwin Guineas tilt with Rising Fire

He once had the chance to train outstanding Australian galloper Alligator Blood, and now Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey will have a runner represent his...

Adam Nicholls walks away with a treble in the seven-race card

Last Saturday was just one of those great days for Darwin jockey Adam Nicholls. The 42-year-old put on a master class with a fabulous display...
Jason Manning news

Niewand looking good for Palmerston Sprint after Darwin win

Trainer Jason Manning isn’t counting his chickens just yet, but he has every right to be optimistic come the Darwin Cup Carnival if Saturday’s race...
Tayarn Halter racing news

Halter prepping strong team for Darwin Cup Carnival

Eastwood, Noble War, Defence Attorney, Don’t Wait, Narrative Star, Hattan Man and Pointo’s Pick, Fischer and Testino are horses to watch from the Tayarn Halter...

Highly Decorated will miss Darwin Cup due to injury

In a shock development, last year’s Darwin Cup winner Highly Decorated has succumbed to injury. The Nicole Irwin-trained five-year-old gelding has suffered a tendon injury...
Jason Manning racing news

Manning looking to jump up the podium at Darwin Cup Carnival

Jason Manning has been training in the Top End for some 16 years, and just like his fellow counterparts he’s very much looking forward to...
Darwin trainer Phil Cole

Hard work with Little Town Blues paying off for Cole

While NT trainer Phil Cole is still celebrating Smuggling's win in the Pioneer Sprint at Alice Springs, he already has an eye on the Palmerston...
Hawks Bay wins Darwin Cup

Dyer wishing he had NT legend Hawks Bay for 2022 Darwin Cup

Neil Dyer has enjoyed plenty of success at the Darwin Cup Carnival over the years, most notably with Top End legend Hawks Bay, and the...
Highly Decorated wins at Darwin

Irwin hoping Highly Decorated can handle big weight in Darwin Cup

After striking gold with Highly Decorated in the Darwin Cup last year, Nicole Irwin - now a semi-permanent resident in the NT - is hoping...
Volpe racing news

Well-travelled Cross happy on WA country racing circuit

Kayla Cross is happy to be living in Western Australia, but the jockey has travelled far and wide to forge a career in the saddle....
Wiseman and Logan

Tom Logan & Poupee ready to take on the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival

The Alice Springs Cup Carnival is over for another year. Attention in the Northern Territory now turns to the Darwin Cup Carnival from July 2-August...
Racing at Alice Springs

Peacock still enjoying NT racing after 26 years

After 26 years journeying to the Red Centre and the Top End, Murray Bridge trainer John Peacock encourages anyone who loves their horse racing to...