Fillies, fashion and a whole lot of bubbly at Darwin Cup

THOUSANDS of racing-lovers have filed through the gates of the Darwin Turf Club, thrilled that the Darwin Cup is going ahead this year despite initial COVID-19 concerns

All the glitz and glamour from the 2020 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival. Kronos wins Race 2, Jockey Wayne Davis, Trainer Phil Cole. Picture: Che Chorley

• Territorians get dolled up for Darwin Cup Gala Ball under the stars
• Fashionable fillies ready for Darwin Cup action
• Mother and daughter take out top gongs in Ladies’ Day Fashions on the Field

THOUSANDS of racing-lovers have filed through the gates of the Darwin Turf Club, thrilled that the Darwin Cup is going ahead this year despite initial COVID-19 concerns.

Lauren Warthold and Sandy Nair said they attend the Cup every year to “people watch” and to check out the Fashions on the Field.

All the glitz and glamour from the 2020 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival. Lauren Warthold and Saundy Nair at the entrance gates. Picture: Che Chorley

“Oh, and the champagne,” Ms Warthold added.

Chris and Rachael Keating said they usually get to the races around four times per season and were worried the Darwin Cup was in danger of being cancelled.

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“This season is obviously different because of coronavirus,” Ms Keating said.

“We’re surprised it’s (the Cup) going ahead.”

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