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Darwin horse racing news

Cole, Petrick win final two heats of Darwin’s Wet Season Series

The qualification process for the Darwin Turf Club’s 2022/23 Lightning Wet Season Series concluded on Saturday following the final two heats at Fannie Bay.
NT jockey Jade Hampson

Hampson makes winning return in Darwin with Fischer

It came as no surprise to see Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson win her first race back at Fannie Bay on Saturday, when she steered Fischer...

Darwin jockeys back up and running after injuries & holidays

Many faces will return to Fannie Bay on Saturday when racing resumes in Darwin. Sonja Wiseman & Emma Lines return from injury & Casey Hunter...
Nathan Day had a good day in Darwin on Saturday.

Tom Logan finishes 2022 with a bang, Wiseman return nears

Trainer Tom Logan had every right to be kicking stones as headed home a few weeks ago when last they raced at Darwin, but it...
I Am The Fox racing news

I Am The Fox set for Darwin return on Saturday

After a disappointing performance in the Darwin Cup (2050m) on August 1, it would have come as no surprise if nine-year-old gelding I Am The...
NT trainer Chris Pollard

Tsaikos, Pollard combine for Darwin double

Trainer Chris Pollard and jockey Stan Tsaikos combined for a winning double during the Darwin Turf Club’s meeting at Fannie Bay last Friday.
Emma Lines, Looking For You

Emma Lines ‘over the moon’ after debut win on Looking For You

Darwin apprentice Emma Lines was on cloud nine on Friday after becoming the second Top End apprentice this year to win her first race in...
Ashley Butler to ride at Fannie Bay

Jockey Ashley Butler hoping for successful Darwin mission

Rockhampton-based jockey Ashley Butler agreed to make the long trip to Darwin to help out two close friends. Leading Top End jockey Sonja Wiseman can’t...
Wiseman and Logan

Logan secures Butler to ride in place of Wiseman at Darwin

Darwin trainer Tom Logan will be missing a vital cog from his repertoire on Friday when he fronts for the races at Fannie Bay.
NT jockey Sonja Wiseman

Wiseman, Crich at the double in Darwin

Sonja Wiseman and Phillip Crich were the standout performers during the Darwin meeting at Fannie Bay on Saturday, riding two winners apiece.
Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis dodges injury after fall as bird strikes horse

Veteran Darwin jockey Wayne Davis was lucky to escape serious injury following a frightening mishap during trackwork at Fannie Bay on Wednesday morning. In what...

NT jockey on verge of setting milestones

Highly-experienced NT jockey Paul Shiers has a full book on the five-event card at Darwin on Saturday, and he only has to get one win...

Sonja Wiseman stars in Northern Territory landing five winners

Sonja Wiseman missed the start of last season in the Northern Territory due to injury, but the Darwin-based jockey is firing at the start of...
Darwin racing tips

Darwin racing tips, top odds & value bets | Saturday, August 27

Darwin Turf Club is scheduled to host a five-race card on Saturday afternoon. Horsebetting's David White presents his full race-by-race preview for the day.

Gary Clarke seals another feature win in the Darwin Cup Carnival

Gary Clarke, the Top End’s dominant trainer for the past decade, made it two Darwin Cup Carnival feature wins in as many weeks when Playoffs...
Darwin racing preview

Darwin racing preview & best bets | Chief Minister’s Cup Day

Racing returns to Darwin this weekend for Chief Minister's Cup Day. See HorseBetting's top picks for all seven races on the card, including our best...
Our Destrier wins Adelaide River Cup

Victorian raider Our Destrier to tune up for Darwin Cup

After an imposing debut victory in the Northern Territory in early June, Victorian raider Our Destrier continues his progress towards the $200,000 Great Northern Darwin...

Nicole Irwin back in business after winning a treble at Darwin

You could say that Nicole Irwin has got the spring back in her step after landing a treble at Fannie Bay on Saturday on ROANT...
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...
NT trainer Gary Clarke

Mixed bag for Clarke as Wilsons Prom bolts into Guineas frame

He might have ended the day with a winning double, but leading Darwin trainer Gary Clarke actually endured mixed fortunes at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Darwin racing preview

Darwin racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, June 18

We return to Fannie Bay this Saturday for a seven-race card as a number of noteworthy horses continue their preparations for the upcoming Darwin Cup...
Mayameen wins Palmerston Sprint

Mayameen and Highly Decorated on Darwin collision course

It’s not very often that the reigning Darwin Cup winner squares off with the reigning Palmerston Sprint winner, but that will be the case on...
Horse racing at Adelaide River, NT

Adelaide River races heading to Darwin in 2022

For the third time in the past five years, the annual Adelaide River Show Society meeting will not go ahead at its usual home in...
NT jockey Paul Shiers

Super Famous stars in Darwin for Peacock

Numerous horses made big statements en route to victory during Saturday’s meeting at Darwin, but it was perhaps John Peacock’s gelding Super Famous who made...
NT trainer John Peacock

Giant Leap heads trio of Darwin debut winners

It doesn’t happen that often in Darwin, but three horses had the rare distinction of winning on debut during Saturday’s six-event program at Fannie Bay.