Racing season is off as Darwin Cup Carnival launches
THE Top End racing season is off and running with the spectacular launch of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival at the Darwin Turf Club in Fannie Bay
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GLITZ and glamour were the toast of the track tonight at the launch of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay.
Darwin Turf Club members, carnival sponsors and other members of the Top End horse racing community caroused with champagne and canapes at the club before club chairman Brett Dixon ushered in the return of Darwin’s pre-eminent social and sporting event.
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DTC member Kate McCullough said there was no better trackside atmosphere than at the Darwin Cup Carnival.
“It’s a small community but it’s great racing,” she said.
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“Each day of the carnival has its own atmosphere and perks.”
Carnival ambassador Brooke Prince said she could feel racing season in the air.
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“I just love the atmosphere. It’s such a fun time of year,” she said.
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