Tennant Creek Cup Day down on numbers in 2024
Even with no competition from the Mount Isa races this year, Tennant Creek Cup Day has attracted only 33 runners in total.
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Clarke, Todd proving unstoppable in Darwin
Trainer Gary Clarke (46 wins) and jockey Jarrod Todd (40) are almost certain to defend their Top End and Country premierships this season.
Prominent Darwin trainer and jockey in the wars
Every chance trainer Phil Cole and stable rider Wayne Davis will be watching the Darwin races on TV from home on Saturday.
NT racing action set to heat up again in June
There are just three meetings scheduled in the Northern Territory for the rest of May, but the action will pick up in June.
Might mare Desert Lass still firing in Alice Springs
The remarkable Desert Lass, arguably Alice Springs’ most popular horse, proved once again on Sunday that she is a force over 1400m.
John Peacock returns to Alice Springs
Having missed out on the most recent Alice Springs Cup Carnival, John Peacock is hunting success at Pioneer Park on Sunday.
Petrick, Denton eye unique Red Centre achievement
They’ve won 123 races together, but Kerry Petrick and Paul Denton have never claimed the Alice Springs and Provincial premiership in the same season.
Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor recovering from spinal injury
Alice Springs trainer Rene Taylor is well and truly on the road to recovery after a training accident last year where she injured her spine.
Arnott’s winning double in Darwin on ANZAC Day
Jockey Vanessa Arnott picked up her first riding double since the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival when claiming riding honours at Fannie Bay on ANZAC Day.
Baxter’s mare steps up in Darwin on ANZAC Day
Swing With Junior has been a consistent performer in Darwin for the past two years, but the Chloe Baxter-trained mare faces a solid test on...
Connor strikes back after Alice Springs Cup Carnival
Trainer Greg Connor had one win during the Alice Springs Cup Carnival, but celebrated a winning double at Pioneer Park on Saturday.
Winning treble for Darwin’s dynamic duo Clarke and Todd
Darwin’s Gary Clarke and Jarrod Todd look set to defend their Top End and Country trainer and jockey premierships following their success on Friday.
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.
Jade Hampson chasing first NARS title for NT in Brisbane
Jade Hampson will be representing the NT in Brisbane on Wednesday as the territory chases an unlikely victory in the National Apprentice Race Series.
NT standing tall in National Apprentice Race Series
Northern Territory is currently second in the National Apprentice Race Series with the Darwin Turf Club hosting the fourth leg at Fannie Bay on Friday.
Positive response to revamped Alice Springs Cup Carnival
Now that the dust has settled, the Alice Springs Turf Club’s revamped five-day Cup Carnival has received positive feedback.
Petrick delighted after Venting salutes in Alice Springs Cup
Kerry Petrick was delighted after Venting took out the Alice Springs Cup on Sunday, giving the trainer he third win in the Pioneer Park feature.
Venting reigns supreme in Alice Springs Cup
Trainer Kerry Petrick claimed her third Alice Springs Cup (2000m) at Pioneer Park on Sunday when five-year-old gelding Venting won the $110,000 feature.
Desert Lass seeking Alice Springs Cup fairytale for Hunter
There will be emotion when the Carrol Hunter-trained Desert Lass lines up in the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) on Sunday.
Lines looking to round out Alice Springs Cup Carnival in style
Darwin apprentice Emma Lines continues to make a huge impression in the NT and she could end the Alice Springs Cup Carnival in grand style.
Alice Springs Cup, Pioneer Sprint weights released
The 2024 Alice Springs Turf Club’s Cup Carnival reaches a climax this weekend at Pioneer Park with the running of the two feature races.
Healy, Lines dominate Alice Springs Cup Carnival
They were the leading trainer and jockey at Birdsville last year, and now Kym Healy and apprentice Emma Lines are dominating the Alice Springs Cup...
Write Your Name headlines Chief Minister’s Cup field
Several Alice Springs Cup hopefuls will feature in an outstanding $40,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at weight-for-age level at Pioneer Park on Saturday.
Clarke skips clear in Top End Trainers’ Premiership
With four months remaining in the Top End and Country Premiership, Gary Clarke appears to have a mortgage on the trainers’ premiership.