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Home of thorughbred horse racing in the Top End and host of the iconic Darwin Cup Carnival If appropriate, we’ll respond to you in due course.
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DARWIN TURF CLUB SOCIAL MEDIA HOUSE RULES
Last Updated: 9 January 2023

We’ve set some rules for our social media channels to make sure they are positive and useful for our community. Monitoring
By using or posting on the Darwin Turf Club (DTC) social media channels, you are accepting the DTC ‘house rules’. We developed these rules for use of our social media channels to ensure they remain a positive experience for all members. Hours of operation
We welcome your comments and questions on our social media channels. Before contacting us via social media, you might like to search our DTC website to see if your question has already been answered. Alternatively, you can contact us on 08 8923 4222 or visit the DTC administration building open from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Appropriate content
We ask our DTC Facebook communities to apply a common-sense approach when:
• making comments or responding to posts
• posting information to our wall, including photos
• commenting underneath a DTC post
• tagging the DTC account in a wall post
We moderate our DTC social media pages. Any comments, links, photos and videos deemed inappropriate will be monitored and deleted if necessary. If misconduct is deemed severe enough, the offending account/s will be deleted and blocked from the DTC page. What is inappropriate content? Inappropriate content includes information that is:
• inflammatory
• defamatory
• Racial vilification
• Acts that threaten violence
• commercial or promotional
• spam
• overtly party political
• encouraging activities illegal in Australia
• considered bullying and harassment
• transgressing copyright or intellectual property (IP) laws
• compromising a person’s privacy or personal details (for example, a phone number). Record keeping
We record all information posted to the DTC social media channels and use that information for:
• administering the channels
• record keeping
• considering and/or addressing any comments made. No attempt will be made to further identify social media subscribers except where requested and authorized by law.

25/10/2026

🏆TOP END RACING AWARDS THIS FRIDAY!🏆

The countdown is on to the 2026 TRNT Top End Racing Awards!

Join us this Friday, 30 October, as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our horses, trainers, jockeys and industry participants from the 2025/26 racing season.

🥂 Friday, 30 October | 6pm
📍 The Grandstand, Darwin Turf Club
🎟️ Tickets $70, including buffet dinner, complimentary drink on arrival and live entertainment.

🎟️ Book your tickets now. No sales at the door!

👉 https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/2026-trnt-top-end-racing-awards/201031

Buy 2026 TRNT Top End Racing Awards tickets for 2026 at Moshtix. Taking place at Darwin Turf Club on October 30th, 2026, you can find more ticket and event information, lineup, artists, set times and extra show dates online.

19/10/2026

🏆 TWO WEEKS TO GO!🏆

Melbourne Cup Day is almost here!

Join us at the Darwin Turf Club on Tuesday, 3 November for the race that stops a nation, plus live local racing at Fannie Bay, premium hospitality and a great day trackside.

Tickets are limited, so get your group together and secure your place for Melbourne Cup Day at Darwin's home of horse racing.

🎟️ Book now: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/melbourne-cup-race-day-2026/199325?skin=dtcgeneric

19/10/2026

🏆 2026 TRNT TOP END RACING AWARDS 🏆

Join us on Friday, 30 October, as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our horses, trainers, jockeys and industry participants throughout the 2025/26 racing season.

Held in The Grandstand at Darwin Turf Club, the evening will recognise the very best of Top End racing, including the prestigious Carlton United Breweries Horse of the Year.

🥂 Friday, 30 October | 6pm
📍 The Grandstand, Darwin Turf Club
🎟️ Tickets $70, including a buffet dinner, complimentary drink on arrival and live entertainment.

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased in advance. No sales at the door.

👉 https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/2026-trnt-top-end-racing-awards/201031

02/10/2026

🏇 RACING THIS SATURDAY AT FANNIE BAY!

Get trackside at the Darwin Turf Club this Saturday, 3 October for an afternoon of live local racing.

Five races are on the card, with the first jumping at 2.24pm:
🏇 Race 1 – 2.24pm
🏇 Race 2 – 2.59pm
🏇 Race 3 – 3.34pm
🏇 Race 4 – 4.09pm
🏇 Race 5 – 4.49pm

Round up your mates and enjoy your Saturday afternoon at Darwin's home of horse racing.

🎟️ Tickets at the gates or: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/saturday-racing-3-october/198840

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01/10/2026

🏇 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT FANNIE BAY🏇

Join us at the Darwin Turf Club on Tuesday, 3 Novemberfor one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar.

Catch the race that stops a nation LIVE on the big screens, alongside live local racing at Fannie Bay, hospitality and all the colour, glamour and excitement of Melbourne Cup Day.

🥂 Hospitality options are available across Level 1 of The Grandstand and the Ted Bailey Grandstand.

🎟️ Secure your tickets today: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/melbourne-cup-race-day-2026/199325?skin=dtcgeneric

24/09/2026

🏇RACING TOMORROW - FRIDAY 25 SEPT🏇
We’re back at Fannie Bay, but this time for FRIDAY afternoon racing. Book your afternoon trackside and experience another day of Top End Racing Action
Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, premium hospitality and delicious food.
Gates & Bars open 1PM
🏇 First race 1.35PM
🏆7 races on the card
🎟Tickets at the gate or online now via: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/friday-racing-25-september/198839

23/09/2026

THE DARWIN TURF CLUB PRESENTS - Melbourne Cup Day at the Bay - Tuesday 3 November

Get ready for the race that stops a nation and a day filled with thrilling local horse racing, fine dining, and unforgettable moments. This is your chance to experience all the colour, glamour and excitement of the Melbourne Cup, all at Darwin's home of horse racing.

Choose from one of our hospitality packages, featuring options on Level 1 of The Grandstand and Ted Bailey Grandstand.

BOOK NOW: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/melbourne-cup-race-day-2026/199325

Gates Open: 10:00am | Melbourne Cup: 1:30pm | First Local Race: 2:00pm*

19/09/2026

🏇RACING THIS AFTERNOON 19 SEPT🏇
We’re back at Fannie Bay this afternoon for another day of Top End Racing Action
Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, premium hospitality and delicious food.
Gates & Bars open 1PM
🏇 First race 3.12PM
🏆4 races on the card
🎟Tickets at the gate or online now via: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/saturday-racing-19-september/198808

28/08/2026

🏇RACING TOMORROW 29 AUG 🏇

We’re back at Fannie Bay tomorrow for another day of Top End Racing Action 🏆🌟
Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, premium hospitality and delicious food.

🚪Gates & Bars open 12:30pm
🏇First race 2:11pm
🏆5 races on the card
🎟 Tickets at the gate or online now via: https://darwinturfclub.org.au/event/saturday-racing-29-august/

Address

Buntine Drive
Fannie Bay, NT
0820

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.darwinturfclub.org.au/

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