Interstate lockdowns force the Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball to move
The Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball will move from Little Mindil, due to the lockdowns interstate.
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The Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball will move from Little Mindil.
The Darwin Turf Club has opted to move the ball back to the Darwin Turf Club due to the lockdowns in New South Wales and Victoria.
Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan said unprecedented early numbers were now seeing a significant offset due to travel restrictions and the uncertainty created by recent outbreaks in southern states.
“Whilst it may be disappointing that crowds of up to 2000 people would not be attending, by holding the event at the Darwin Turf Club lawns, we remain confident of providing for a boutique experience for attendees that was much enjoyed by locals last year when the entire country was under restricted movements with border closures,” he said.
He said the turf club’s thoughts were with those in lockdown who had intended to travel to Darwin for the event.
He said moving the ball back to the turf club, where it was hosted for the first time last year, would create a more intimate space while still featuring entertainment, table service of a four-course meal, and a beverage package including spirits.
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“As we did in 2020, we will still deliver a five-star night under the stars during Darwin’s beautiful dry season,” Mr Morgan said.
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