Darwin Turf Club begins planning 1000-ticket Cup Ball following border announcement

THE Darwin Turf Club has immediately started planning for a 1000-ticket Cup Ball under the stars following the decision to open the Territory’s borders from July 17

THE Darwin Turf Club has immediately started planning for a 1000-ticket Cup Ball under the stars at its headquarters and an influx of interstate tourists following the decision to open the Territory’s borders from July 17.

Turf Club chairman Brett Dixon said negotiations were in train with several interstate acts and ball tickets would be on sale at break even prices. “This is terrific news,” Mr Dixon said.

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“We still have many people who have hung on and haven’t accepted refunds on bookings for the Cup Carnival so this opens the door for them to come now.

“The month’s notice will work and people can now prepare and so can we for an influx of tourists, which will have benefits across the Darwin economy.

“This is enormous for the Cup Carnival, especially with Ladies Day on July 22 and the Gala Ball. Plans are in play right now for the Qantas Gala Ball to be held at the Darwin Turf Club on Saturday, August 1, alongside our new Silks social club. Our aim is to reduce ticket pricing this year by having it on our greenfield site.”

The Darwin Cup is on Monday, August 3.

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Mr Dixon said he expected word of the borders opening to spread quickly and he was optimistic there would be some last-minute trainers coming up for the carnival.

Supercars fans will have to wait for confirmation but the NT Government last month gave a green light for the event to plan for crowds. The race is on August 8 and 9.