Connor has Dakota Lee, Darwin Carnival on his mind
Alice Springs trainer Greg Connor is undecided if he’ll take a team north for the Darwin Cup Carnival, which starts next weekend.
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ROANT Gold Cup form a pointer for Darwin Cup
Noir De Rue will be mounting a title defence in Saturday's ROANT Gold Cup, which has become a key form race heading into the Darwin...
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...
Six Darwin wins for Son Of Bielski, Darwin Guineas takes shape
Injury denied him an Alice Springs Cup start in April, but Son Of Bielski is definitely in the Darwin Cup (2050m) frame come August.
Halter, Gardner and Clarke to debut sprinters in Darwin
There’s five starters in the feature sprint event at Darwin on Saturday, with three making their first Fannie Bay appearance.
SA trainer enjoying best of both worlds in Darwin
Murray Bridge trainer Heather Lehmann and husband Graham remain hopeful that their small team will be competitive during the Darwin Cup Carnival.
Callow to ride for Dyer during Darwin Cup Carnival
He has yet to win a race in Darwin, but Group 1 winning jockey Noel Callow is hoping for better fortune during the forthcoming Cup...
Boss, Oliver confirmed as special guests for Darwin Cup Carnival
Former champion jockeys Damien Oliver and Glen Boss will both attend the Let's Talk Racing Luncheon during the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival.
Paul Denton brings up 500th Alice Springs win on Delago Lad
Veteran NT jockey Paul Denton is enjoying a fabulous season and on Sunday rode his 500th winner in Alice Springs.
Dakota Lee breaks 24-year Alice Springs track record
Not only did trainer Terry Gillett celebrate a treble at Alice Springs on Sunday, but his star sprinter Dakota Lee also broke a long-standing track...
Four wins at Fannie Bay for champion trainer Gary Clarke
After posting his 50th win of the season last weekend, Darwin trainer Gary Clarke’s rich vein of form continued with four winners on Saturday.
Tsaikos could clean up in Alice Springs on Sunday
He has had big days in Alice Springs previously, and with a decent book of rides, Stan Tsaikos could be the one to follow on...
Manning’s veteran Noir De Rue set for Darwin return
Jason Manning’s iron horse, the highly-credentialed nine-year-old gelding Noir De Rue, returns on Saturday as he eyes a fourth Darwin Cup Carnival campaign.
Alice Springs trainer Kerry Petrick eyes third NT Derby
Alice Springs trainer Kerry Petrick has won the previous two editions of the NT Derby (2050m), and she might well have another contender in 2024.
Victorian apprentice celebrates more Darwin success
Victorian apprentice Makisha Salter once again tasted success on her return to Darwin’s Fannie Bay racecourse on Saturday, June 8.
Mr Have A Chat faces stern test ahead of Darwin Cup Carnival
Trainer Chris Nash will devise a Darwin Cup Carnival program for Mr Have A Chat after he meets quality opposition at Fannie Bay on Saturday.
Senior NT jockeys sidelined ahead of Darwin Cup Carnival
NT riders Paul Shiers, Wayne Davis, Adam Nicholls and Phillip Crich are all sidelined as the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival draws near.
Dyer to kick off Darwin Cup Carnival campaign this Saturday
Having arrived in the Top End a fortnight ago, Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer is preparing for yet another Darwin Cup Carnival campaign.
Desert Lass continues remarkable record in Alice Springs
Carrol Hunter’s Desert Lass maintained her amazing 1400m record at Alice Springs with success in the $25,000 Pioneer Park Anniversary Cup (BM76) on Saturday.
Perdon starts Darwin Cup Carnival campaign in Alice Springs
Sale trainer Andrew Perdon will have three starters in Alice Springs on Saturday as preparations for the forthcoming Darwin Cup Carnival continue.
Darwin Cup Carnival hospitality scaled back due to ticket sales
Due to a drop in ticket sales for the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, the centrefield at Fannie Bay will be closed throughout.
Jarrod Todd secures Darwin double for Gary Clarke
It was another eventful day in Darwin for jockey Jarrod Todd and trainer Gary Clarke as they secured a double at Fannie Bay on Saturday,...
Gary Clarke to field all runners in Darwin race this Saturday
Gary Clarke, the champion conditioner in the Top End for the past 11 years, will field all five runners in the 1300m open handicap at...
Maloney, Barocco Bar bounce back in Tennant Creek Cup
It was in early April when apprentice Lek Maloney was dislodged from his mount Barocco Bar during the Alice Springs Turf Club’s Cup Carnival at...
Terry Gillett brings four live chances to Tennant Creek
Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett has four strong contenders for Tennant Creek Cup Day, including Great Buy in the feature.