Category: Event

Join Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT for our third iteration of Sparkles in the Red Centre.

This year, we ring in the Alice Springs Cup weekend in style with a high tea and sparkling party at the Alice Springs Turf Club on Friday 5 April 2024.

This event is scheduled to take advantage of a packed calendar of events, and allows members and friends of racing to connect ahead of what is sure to be an exciting weekend in Alice Springs.

Attendees will be treated to a glass of Jansz on arrival, as well as a selection of yummy treats, followed by a cash bar for all your other drink purchases. Entry is FREE, however bookings are essential and capped at 30 attendees. Secure your spot by registering online by Monday 1 April 2025.

At the end of our event, don’t forget to head on over to the Ladbrokes Red Centre Luncheon hosted by the Alice Springs Turf Club.

This event is proudly sponsored by Jansz Tasmania and the Alice Springs Turf Club.

Secure your spot online here!

It’s time for our very WTRNT Christmas Party!

This year we’re taking our festivities to The Reserve for canapes, a glass of Jansz on arrival, plenty of fun and games, and the usual Christmas cheer.

Tickets are $50 for members, and $60 for non-members.

The event kicks off at approximately 2:30pm, after the conclusion of our Special General Meeting. Can’t wait to see you there, and as always, partners, friends, and guests are most welcome!

Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT are excited to invite our members to a Special General Meeting!

The meeting seeks to propose an updated constitution which meets contemporary governance practices, and provides clarity around processes.

You can find the details linked below.

1. Notice of SGM

2. Attachment A: Explanatory Memorandum

3. Attachment B: Proposed New Constitution

Members can note their attendance by sending an RSVP to info@wtrnt.com.au or by completing the online event registration.

The event will start promptly at 2pm, with registrations welcome from 1:45pm. Our Christmas Party will follow the SGM from 2:30pm. Please follow the separate links to organise tickets for the Christmas function.

Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT are thrilled to partner with Mindil Beach Casino Resort to present Darwin’s first and largest Melbourne Cup Calcutta event!

Join us for a thrilling afternoon of food, drinks, great company, and the chance to win calcutta ownership rights of a Melbourne Cup racehorse!

What to Expect:
• Food & Drink Specials
• Exciting Prizes
• Expert Hosts

Entry into the event is FREE and Calcutta tickets are available for purchase to enter the draw.

Ticket Info:
• Single Tickets: $10 each
• Book of 10 Tickets: $100

Tickets will be on sale from the Women in Thoroughbred team throughout October, including at the Darwin Turf Club on Cox Plate Day, and available to purchase from Mindil Beach Casino Resort on the day. A portion of all ticket sales will be going to the Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT Industry Fund to support industry related initiatives.

Event Hosts:
• Molly Upstill: A professional Darwin MC, deeply embedded in the racing scene, and a member of Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT.
• Russell Leonard: A talented and well-known race broadcaster and auctioneer. Russell has hosted events like the Darwin Cup Calcutta and Katherine Cup Calcutta.

This event promises to be a fantastic celebration of the Melbourne Cup and is a perfect opportunity to come together with fellow racing enthusiasts, enjoy some great food and drinks, and experience the thrill of the Melbourne Cup Calcutta.

Get your tickets, mark your calendars, and be prepared for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement. Follow the event on Facebook for more details, we can’t wait to see you there!

Sandbar opens from 3pm, with draws commencing from 5:30pm.

Looking for something exciting to do for Melbourne Cup Day? Join us at ‘Melbourne Cup at Mindil’! Tickets & Info here – https://moshtix.com.au/…/melbourne-cup-at-mindil/157455…

This is an 18+ event. Please Drink Responsibly. Please Bet Responsibly. Terms & Conditions apply.

Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT are bringing back the Spring Fling for 2023!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and frivolities at the Darwin Turf Club Corporate Boxes this Caulfield Cup Day, Saturday 21 October, with a 4hr drinks package (Jansz included!), delicious canapes, and great company.

There’s local racing on offer, and the Group 1 feature, Caulfield Cup, on the screens, plus an opportunity to dress up, with our own version of fashions on the field. We’ll also run our crowd favourite Punters Club for those keen to test our their punting skills.

Tickets are $150pp for members, and $170pp for non-members, with a total of only 30 tickets available! It’s not one to be missed, so get in early to avoid disappointment.