Darwin Cup Day fashions, racing and antics

An estimated 16,000 people celebrated sporting and fashion triumphs at the Darwin Cup. SEE ALL THE PICTURES

THOUSANDS of racing fans from across the country flocked into the Darwin Turf Club for the 2022 edition of the Great Northern Darwin Cup.

Stunning fashion and quality racing was on show from the start of the biggest day of Territory racing.

Bright colours were the flavour of the day at the Fashions on the Field, as the best of Darwin fashion took to the stage at the Darwin Turf Club.

Beating a field of six other stunning final competitors was Bridget McCue, who brought her own dress at a Territory based op shop.

“I am honestly shaking, I didn’t think that I was in with a chance, but I’m absolutely stoked,” McCue said.

Bridget McCue wins the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

“I’m wearing a beautiful skirt and top that came from a second hand sale from Sweet Brew of all places.”

Last year’s third place getter Jamiee Bruggemann improved to second, beating Kimberlee Cockrem.

Fans cheered as Mister Monaro, from the stable of Mark Nyhan, swept in to win the opener easily over Gary Clarke’s Global Wonder.

Santa (Ray Bain) at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Among them were the Foote and Gebing families, up from Victoria, who came to the Darwin Cup as part of their road trip around Australia.

Former bookmaker Ray Bain came along in his best Santa outfit, tipping the favourite Living

Victoria Maton accepted her Boyfriend Wes Clarks Marriage proposal at the The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The Dream to take out the Darwin Cup.

There was even a proposal off the track, with Wes Clark proposing to girlfriend Victoria Manton- and she said yes!

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Crowds before Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Crowds before Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Ella Clarke and her Dad Gary Clarke as “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Victory as Gary Clarke trained Ã’ Playoffs Ã’ ridden by Jarrod Todd scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Victory as Gary Clarke trained Ã’ Playoffs Ã’ ridden by Jarrod Todd scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Kristy Sprague at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Crowds before Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Crowds before Gary Clarke trained Ã’ Playoffs Ã’ scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Before Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Skydivers deliver the Territory flag and Darwin Cup flag at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Skydivers deliver the Territory flag and Darwin Cup flag at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Mounting Yard before Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

LR: Jessican Vernon and Lizzy Rizzotto at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Horses at Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Skydivers descend before Gary Clarke trained Ã’ Playoffs Ã’ scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Trainer Gary Clarkes grandaughter Zara and wife Sharlene as “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Trainer Gary Clarkes grandaughter Zara and wife Sharlene as “Playoffs” scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Tom Gaetan and Mietta Russell at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Antonia Von Hunoltstein at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Shann Baxter and Geordie Carol at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Tensions runs high in the Clarke Racing Cam before Gary Clarke trained Ã’ Playoffs Ã’ scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Victory as Gary Clarke trained “Playoffs“ ridden by Jarrod Todd scores an emotional win in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Skydivers deliver the Territory flag and Darwin Cup flag at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Skydivers deliver the Territory flag and Darwin Cup flag at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison and Racing Minister Chansey Paech at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Kellie Bowden-Finlay, Clint Runnals, Amie Wagner and Sam Kilkenny at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Darwin Salties enjoy the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Adrian Hunt and Donford Gomes at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Michael Sadler, Lynette Beeck, Bill Pallot and Rosie Pallot at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Gabrielle Deacon and Simon Floeck at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Meredith McWilliams, Karen Meyn and Alli Linanne at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Georgia Johnson, Melanie Pike and Lucy Murray at Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Taige Weir and Bethany Ibbs at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Luke Code and Angelo Tsipetos at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Jamie Stockwell, Malcolm Whalan, Hannah McCord, Lachlan Harris and Joel Ballantyne at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Mimie Pollock at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Kay and David at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Mimie Pollock, Scott Riley with fellow larkins at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Mimie Pollock, Photobomber, Scott Riley, Jessican Vernon and Lizzy Rizzotto at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jess Peris, Elle Schembri and Kayla Sorell at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

LR: Matthew Hume, Noah Strickland and Jacob Strickland at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jarrod Todd rides Playoffs over the finish line to win the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Emotional Clarke family after the horse they train Playoffs wins the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Emotional Clarke family after the horse they train Playoffs wins the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jarrod Todd rides Playoffs over the finish line to win the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

The winner celebrates.

Playoffs enters the ring before winning the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Gary Clarke hugs his wife and daughter after his horse Playoffs wins the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jarrod Todd rides Playoffs over the finish line to win the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jarrod Todd rides Playoffs over the finish line to win the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Victoria Maton accepted her Boyfriend Wes Clark’s Marriage proposal at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Victoria Maton accepted her Boyfriend Wes Clark’s Marriage proposal at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Matt Wright , Criss Barron and Chris Aitken :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Kerrie Small and Kerry Charlton :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Nathan and Lakey Groves :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Victoria Maton accepted her Boyfriend Wes Clark’s Marriage proposal at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Winners from the grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jaimee Bruggemann in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Contestants in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Bridget wins the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jenny Beard in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Lilly North in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Judges deliberate in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Contestants in the season's grand final of Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club is Olga Oiara. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club is Ploy Deenan. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Antonia von Hunoltstein and Bruce Riley. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Dylan Dudley and Brodie Ryan. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Yvonne Lamotte,Tania Smith and Amanda Grossett. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Roseli and Mauro Bessler. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Samantha Surr and Jenny Munro. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Jane Laughton and Nifo Saia. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Bec Wescombe and Emma Patterson :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Natalie Baker and Kirsty Barbey having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Eliza Forrest 11 and Rose Forrest 9. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are George Douvartzidis and Chloe Jamieson. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are “The Beach Boys”. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are the men in pink “cause they can” from Victoria. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Meriel Corbett-Weir, Peter Gough and Jane Gough. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club is Thomas Clarke-Kelly. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Bella Hughes and Olga Oiara. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Sonia Dunne and Matt Bryant.Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Anthony Sharkey and Tracy Donovan. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Rebekah Wortlehock and Tayla Porter. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Luke Ruxton , Rebekah Wortlehock and Tayla Porter. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club is Sonia Dunne. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Roxy Woolley at the Darwin Cup 2022. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Hailey Reddey and Shailisse Keirs. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Saria Irvine and Lachie Bray. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Josh Joyce and Lee Perham. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Rachel Lang, Oliver Vickers-Price and Judith Aisthorpe. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club is Ben Gray. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Fashion on the Fields at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Katie Blake ,Stephanie Carr and Shae Bellenger :Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Lisa Andrews Kayla Robinson and Grace Niblock. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Jack Beare and Robert McConnell. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Baxendale and Maria Baxendale. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club are Brodie Windsor and Georgia Windsor. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Having a ball at The Great Northern Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay Turf Club Lochie Burgdorfand Heather MacKenzie. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Race 2 at 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Winner Don't Say It and jockey Paul Shiers of race 2 at 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Winner Don't Say it comes across the line in race 2 at 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Kelly Hausler, Lily Barnes, Holly Kutija and Emma Forsyth at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Janine Sherry, Hannah Fullford, Stephanie Kaye,Loretta Mathews at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Albina Khalilova at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Matt Reschke at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Sean McGregor, Paris Leitch, Nathan Jones and Rikki Johnston at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Eden Gebing and Bodhi Foote at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Jade Squirrel, Hine Smith, Lori Belmonte at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Justine Wadley at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Komal Akram at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Justine Wadley, Sammie Cubillo, Rosa Abah, Komal Akram at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Chrys Sackley and Alanna Oppermann at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Foote and Gebing families at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Tatiana Hoffmann at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Olga Bryukhovets at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Allison Harvey at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Tori Christiansen, Dylan Arrigo and Georgia Lowe at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Alicia, Nelly, Dallas, Lloyd Robertson at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Rosa Abah at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson

Sammie Cubillo at the 2022 Darwin Cup. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson