LOCAL HORSE RACING – 2025 DARWIN CUP CARNIVAL

Get ready for the Territory’s biggest racing celebration as the 2025 Darwin Cup Carnival returns to the Top End! Experience all the excitement, colour, and atmosphere of local racing at its best, with eight incredible race days set against the backdrop of the Dry Season. If you can’t make it trackside, then Silks is the perfect spot to take in all the action – situated at the top of the home straight.

Mark these dates in your calendar:

• Saturday, 5 July – DCOH Darwin Guineas Day

• Saturday, 12 July – AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup

• Wednesday, 16 July – Rydges Palmerston Ladies’ Day

• Saturday, 19 July – Ladbrokes NT Derby Day

• Saturday, 26 July – TAB Metric Mile

• Wednesday, 30 July – Dabble Corporate Day

• Saturday, 2 August – bet365 Palmerston Sprint Day

• Monday, 4 August – Great Northern Darwin Cup (please note that Darwin Cup Day at Silks is a ticketed event)

From thrilling thoroughbred racing to premium hospitality, fashion, entertainment, and the iconic Cup Day atmosphere, there’s something for everyone across the Carnival.

Enjoy all the live action in the comfort of Silks Darwin with full TAB facilities, delicious food and beverage options, and a chance to experience one of Australia’s truly unique racing events.

Don’t miss a moment of the 2025 Darwin Cup Carnival – see you on the Deck!