Racing

Thoroughbred racing

Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory (TRNT) oversees all aspects of horse racing in the NT.

It manages applications and registrations including all of the following: 

  • jockey applications
  • trainer applications
  • visiting trainer permits
  • track rider medical forms.

For more information go to the Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory website.

Racing clubs

The two major thoroughbred race clubs in the NT are the Darwin Turf Club and the Alice Springs Turf Club. 

For more information go to the Darwin Turf Club website or the Alice Springs Turf Club website.

Racing events

The Darwin Cup carnival runs annually from July to August. 

The Alice Springs Cup carnival runs annually from April to May.

Thoroughbred racing regulator

Thoroughbred racing in the NT is regulated by the Northern Territory Racing Commission.

You can contact the commission in any of the following ways: