Fab’s Cowboy no ‘Peoples champ’ … for bookmakers
An outback bookmaker admitted there were times when he had written off Fab’s Cowboy … but the old marvel often found a way to sting the bagmen.
Racing
Hayes youngsters out to show spring potential at Caulfield
A pair of impressive debut winners from the Hayes stable can stamp their spring credentials at Caulfield on Saturday.
‘Bush Phar Lap’ primed for a Fab farewell
After a record-breaking career that’s netted 54 wins at some of Australia’s most remote tracks, the outback king of Australian racing, Fab’s Cowboy, will hang up his saddle at Longreach on Saturday.
Nolen planning for spring with winter winners
This is the time of year when jockey Luke Nolen usually has a break, but he’s in top shape and wants to stay that way for the spring.
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Swab result could cost Cup honours
Darwin Cup winner Saturday Sorcerer is facing disqualification after returning an irregular preliminary positive swab.
August cup day is boost for club
THE 2015 Katherine Cup meeting has been moved to the Saturday after the Darwin Cup on August 8 next year.
Press good luck story for Peacock
TRAINER John Peacock admitted he should have more articles published in the NT News after Prophecy (Melanie Tyndall) won the first race at Fannie Bay.
Dyer lining up double
VICTORIAN-based trainer Neil Dyer’s recent Darwin carnival campaign was a successful endeavour.
Shiers receives suspension and fine
A JOCKEY has received a suspension from racing for two months and was fined $1000 after returning a positive breath test at the Darwin Cup Carnival.
Hammer to fall on Shiers
BANNED Darwin jockey Paul Shiers will know the suspension he will serve on Wednesday.
Drunk drama
PAUL Shiers has enjoyed plenty of success on Darwin Cup Day in the past, but he is unlikely to remember yesterday with fondness.
Darwin Cup 2014
Darwin Cup 2014
Bold and bright Darwin Cup delights
BRIGHT colours and bold fashion designs flooded Fannie Bay Racecourse as Darwin racegoers attended the biggest social day on the city’s calendar.
Magic Cup win
NO magic tricks were required from stayer Saturday Sorcerer as he ran his rivals off their legs to claim the Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay.
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