Alice Springs Turf Club

25/07/2024

The turf club is looking for anybody or an organisation in Alice Springs that may have a water truck that the club could use/or your services could be provided, tomorrow Friday 26 July.
Preferably in the morning with the requirement being for no longer than 2 hours.
There is water on site.
Please message me if you have such a truck and the capability to deliver or for the club to pick up.
Cheers Tony

15/07/2024

Racing Recap from Yesterday. Don't forget you can watch the replays of all races on the Alice Springs Turf Club website.

Former Queensland galloper Altar Boy is loving life in Alice Springs.
The four-year-old gelding made it four straight wins at Pioneer Park on Sunday when as a $1.50 favourite he led throughout over 1600m (0-70) to outclass his rivals by 4.4 lengths.
Altar Boy, whom trainers Terry and Leanne Gillett acquired from Townsville trainer Sarah Acornley – wife of former Darwin jockey and trainer Carl Spry – had failed in five previous attempts over 1600m.
His best result was a third over 1630m (BM70) at Doomben in September 2022 after spending time with Sunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick.
In his first eight starts as a two-year-old and one as a three-year-old in Townsville, Spry secured two wins, five seconds and two thirds aboard the son of The Mission.
After a win and a second in his next six starts for Kendrick, Altar Boy returned to Acornley where he managed a third from 11 starts.
In his first start for the Gilletts, the gelding was fifth in May over 1200m (BM54) before clicking into gear.
His first three wins were over 1400m before stepping up to 0-70 class on Sunday, but that didn’t prove a burden with Altar Boy beating Paul Gardner’s Perkova ($6.50), who raced in Darwin the previous weekend, and Yannick Valenti’s Mexi Cola ($11) from Derby in WA home.
Winning jockey Stan Tsaikos, who has partnered the horse in all four wins, said: “Altar Boy has certainly improved since arriving at the Gillett stable.
“Nice style of horse – he’s only little, but he’s got a good turn of foot.
“Apparently, he was a handful before coming to Alice, but full credit to the Gilletts as they’ve turned this horse around.
“He keeps stepping up and I think he’ll get further, I’m pretty happy to be on him.”
Tsaikos wasn’t sure if the Gilletts would consider taking Altar Boy north for the Darwin Cup Carnival.

There was another short-priced favourite to salute on the program with Lisa Whittle’s Another Val ($1.40), ridden by Sonja Logan, getting to the lead in the home straight before overcoming Gillett’s Supreme Goal ($10) and Ray Viney’s All Fosted by 1.8 lengths in an 1100m maiden.
Another Val sealed that first win at the 19th attempt.

It took 10 attempts, but Greg Connor’s Vitesse Breeze ($13) finally won a race over 1400m when he made his move at the 600m against 0-58 opposition before shaking off Gillett’s Valley Prince ($5) in the home straight to win by half a length – Valenti’s last start winner Get Out Mick ($3.40) was third.
Victory basically sealed the jockeys’ premiership for Paul Denton (24) as it’s hard to see Logan (19.5) bridging the gap.

Adelaide jockey Stacey Metcalfe was making her Alice Springs debut and ended the day with a win when Will Savage’s Talent Quest ($9), a last start winner in November, finally edged clear late in the peace before prevailing over 1000m (BM54) by two lengths.
Camped on the fence, Talent Quest shared the early lead with Connor’s Quanapirri Bay ($13) and Viney’s Beep Test ($8.50) before Beep Test, who sat three deep, slipped to third.
Talent Quest finally shook off Quanapirri Bay, who ended up finishing second, in the home straight with Beep Test fighting back to finish a narrow third from Dan Morgan’s Arrogant Miss.
Viney’s Tango Stepz (Jessie Philpot), the $11 outsider, was forced three deep early before sharing the lead with Connor’s Luskin Hero, but that didn’t stop the mare from winning the 1200m open handicap by half a length from Gillett’s Ornamental Lady ($5.50) and Whittle’s Il Don Cavallo ($4.20).
by David White

12/07/2024

Join us this Sunday at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park🐎🐎

04/07/2024

For those who like racing and want to earn a dollar by being involved at race meetings please see below.

Thoroughbred Racing NT (TRNT) is currently looking for barrier attendants to join the team.
This is a great opportunity for those who love horses and want to get up close to the racing action.
Casual employment, with weekly shifts available at the Alice Springs Turf Club
For more information and to apply, please phone David Westover on 0428 824 585 or email [email protected]

27/06/2024

Don't let the weather forecast rain on your parade! Watch the races from the members bar or deck with the best views in the Territory.

26/06/2024

Can NSW bounce back at The "G". Find out at the Alice Springs Turf Club by watching the match on the Big Screen. It is also on in the comfort of the heated Member's Lounge.
Light snacks are available and everybody gets member's prices, making the beer one of the cheapest places in town.

If NRL is not for you, then Brisbane v Melbourne is on the Big Screen and inside the heated Member's Lounge on Friday evening. The NRL will also be on inside.
Food is a Pasta Night with prices being $40 for adults and $15 for children. Please email [email protected] if you are planning on attending.

14/06/2024

Join us this Sunday at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park for an action packed afternoon of horse racing 🐎🐎

04/06/2024

It's on tomorrow night! Something different for The Red Centre
State of Origin on the Big Screen
Get out to Ladbrokes Pioneer Park and be part of the action.

The Alice Springs Turf Club features quality Thoroughbred Racing in the Red Centre, Alice Springs

30/05/2024

We're back racing this Saturday 1st June! 🏇💨 A 7 race card with the first race set to jump at 1.51pm. Free entry and gates open at 12.30pm. The member's lounge will be open for all with food and beverages available. Grab your friends and enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon trackside! ☀️😎

📸 Nikki Westover Photography

29/05/2024

The biggest tv screen in Alice Springs meets one of the biggest sporting events in the country.
Even if you don't follow NRL a lot of persons watch Origin.

What better way to watch the tries and big hits from all 3 matches than on the big screen at Alice Springs Turf Club.

Come out and enjoy a Wednesday evening of doing something different, starting next week.

01/05/2024

Join us at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park this Sunday, May 5th for an action-packed afternoon of horse racing! With a 5-race program with the first to jump at 2.14pm.

21/04/2024

A backdrop that's nothing short of perfection.

19/04/2024

The Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup has been run and won. What a great weekend of racing it was both on and off the track.
The fun doesn't stop though, and we are back into racing tomorrow Saturday 20 April.
There is a 6 race card commencing at 2.52pm.
Free entry and gates will be open at 1.30pm.
The member's lounge will be open for all with some food and beverages available.
Given the cooler weather the deck may also be a great spot to enjoy the action with one of the best racetrack views in Australia.
Get a few mates together and enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

16/04/2024

Northern Territory could seal its first National Apprentice Races Series (NARS) title today.

Years ago we had no apprentices in the NT now here we are right up there and hopefully ( no pressure Jade ) we could win the Apprentice series.

Good luck Jade.

08/04/2024

Our two on course photographers were trackside on the weekend 📸 Nikki Westover Photography capturing racing & Philip.L Photography social the links to there websites are on there pages.

07/04/2024

Today we congratulate Kerry Petrick and her team for a magnificent win with Venting in today's Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup.
The horse was well ridden by Stan Tsaikos. In case you don't know who Stan is:

06/04/2024

What an awesome day! This picture was this taken this morning.

Get out to Ladbrokes Pioneer Park today where it is all happening for the running of the Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup.
Gates open at 11.00am and general admission is only $40.
Plenty of food and drinks on offer.

Hot Dogs has supplied the following info to assist having a win:

Race 1.
Speed to burn here with the likes of DOC O'CONNOR and DAKOTA LEE to put themselves in the race early and they could prove hard to catch. BRAT is going well and from his nice draw has to be respected.
Tips: 1. Throw At Da Stumps 2. Doc O'connor 3. Brat

Race 2.
ESASHI will utilize his inside barrier to full advantage and young rider Dakota Gillett will give him every chance. TALENT QUEST and HELLIVIT also possess plenty of early toe and they cannot be left out of the mix.
Tips: 1. Hellivit 2. Esashi 3. Quanapirri Bay

Race 3.
Kerry Petrick would have been thrilled with how PRANCINTHERAIN went first-up at Pioneer Park and she should prove hard to hold out once again. ONLY THE BEST is a big danger while BEYOND READY must be respected.
Tips: 1. Only The Best 2. Prancingintherain 3. Ladymeansbusiness

Race 4.
Plenty of chances in the ladies races with some real depth to the race as well. The Gary Clarke trained FLYING ANNIE has trialled well in preparation for this whilst ZOUMIST and PERKOVA cannot be left out of the mix.
Tips: 1. Zoumist 2. Flying Annie 3. Arrogant Miss

Race 5.
TIARA JEWEL looked a little disappointing at her previous effort however from barrier one she has to be considered here. FISCHER is open to improvement while PRINCESS PANCAKES was solid last start so watch.
Tips: 1. Galaxy Falls 2. Tiara Jewel 3. Princess Pancakes

Race 6.
The Mark Pegus trained AWEN led them a merry dance last start and you would think is more than capable of another strong performance here. LOTTO FLIGHT has drawn awkwardly but is a leading hope whilst respect MIRACOLI.
Tips: 1. Awen 2. Lotto Flight 3. Magnolia Rose

Race 7.
Small field but there is not a lot between them with STRIKE EAGLE for Ray Viney and also ZELRING being right in the mix. MUNSTER is yet to show us his best but it would pay to keep him safe all the same.
Tips: 1. Strike Eagle 2. Munster 3. Fantasy Eagle

Race 8.
Tayarn Halter has her team ticking along nicely and her runner in KIPPAX showed last start he is suited at this distance. BRUT STAR could be the speed in the race while DUTY and TINTERN POWER also have claims.
Tips: 1. Command king 2. Kippax 3. Dartboard

Race 9.
The main event and there is a host of chances including one of the local runners in DESERT LASS and jockey Casey Hunter knows the mare well and will give her every chance. HETTINGER will push forward and prove hard to beat whilst respect VENTING and SHINY ROCK.
Tips: 1. Lake's Folly 2. Hettinger 3. Desert Lass

Best Bet: Only The Best
Next Best: Command King

06/04/2024

Congratulations to Kym Healy and Paul Denton on their victory in the Toyota Pioneer Sprint on Mathematics. Their smiles reflect their accomplishment.

05/04/2024

A limited number of tickets for today's Luncheon have become available. Please contact Debs she's in the office now phone 89524977 to reserve yours.

05/04/2024

The Alice Springs Cup on Sunday is the first leg of the $100k Ladbrokes Territory Treble bonus, last year's Alice Springs Cup and Darwin Cup winner Write Your Name returns this Sunday with Ms Jade Hampson in the saddle.

Click on the link below to view this Sunday's runners.
https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/Form.aspx?Key=2024Apr07%2CNT%2CLadbrokes%20Pioneer%20Park

30/03/2024

If you are looking for something to do on Easter Saturday get out to Ladbrokes Pioneer Park for a great day of racing. The first is at 1.08pm.
Easter Eggs for the kids and the not so kids!

To help you find a winner Hot Dogs has scrutinised the form:

Race 1.
The first race looks all set to be an excellent guide for the Pioneer Sprint and after NOBLE MAGNATE’S victory on Wednesday he must be respected today. Expect improvement from the Neil Dyer trained MUNSTER, while KERIOTH is right in the mix.
Tips: 1. Kerioth 2. Great Buy 3. Munster

Race 2.
Expect BARANI to push forward here to try and off-set his wide barrier and he may prove hard to catch in this line-up. QUANAPIRRI BAY has early pace and Greg Connor will be looking for a competitive showing whilst consider newcomer SOONALI.
Tips: 1. Vanderland 2. Quanapirri Bay 3. Barani

Race 3.
Small field of youngsters with stablemates ONLY THE BEST and BECQUEREL to play significant roles in an interesting little race. Great to see trainer Angela Forster in the Green Centre and her runner in ANGELIQUE has to be monitored closely.
Tips: 1. Angelique 2. Prancingintherain 3. Only The Best

Race 4.
Speed to burn in this field with the Lisa Whittle trained LIBERTY BLUE and SQUARE CUT to both go forward and they will have their supporters. REAL VALENTIA is racing well while you cannot leave out an interesting newcomer here in KUMICHO as well.
Tips: 1. Square Cut 2. Kumicho 3. Liberty Blue

Race 5.
KIKUYU is another successful galloper out of the Magic Millions Tried Horse Sales and he is sure to make his presence felt in this line-up. TYPICALLY BRAZEN has drawn nicely and jockey Sonja Logan will give her every chance whilst consider MUTANY.
Tips: 1. Zoustorm 2. Barocca Bar 3. Kikuyu

Race 6.
Plenty of hopes in a wide-open affair and the Tayarn Halter trained TYQUENDO is one of those who has to be respected. MACER’S RAZOR won well last start and is in the mix while you can expect both PROPHESIER and LOTTO FIGHT to be on the speed.
Tips: 1. Lotto Fight 2. Nicodemus 3. Prophesier

Race 7.
You could throw a blanket over these as there looks to be a host of chances including the Ray Viney trained STRIKE EAGLE and from his nice draw he must be considered. Both BENCH PRESS and MAGNOLIA ROSE have tactical early pace so keep them safe.
Tips: 1. Tiara Jewel 2. Fantasy Eagle 3. Tintern Power

Race 8.
The lucky last on a big day and it is a race full of quality with last year’s Cup winner WRITE YOUR NAME engaged and he must be monitored closely. Grand campaigner THAT’S JUSTIFIED for trainer Terry Gillett is suited at this weight scale. Respect HETTINGER.
Tips: 1. That’s Justified 2. Write Your Name 3. Venting

Best Bet: Angelique
Next Best: Zoustorm
Best Each Way: Lotto Fight

29/03/2024

The Red Centre Technology Partners Chief Minister's Cup is the feature race on what is another huge 8 race card at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park Saturday 30 March.

Come out and enjoy some sun on the deck.

The first get underway at 1.06pm with the Member's Lounge open and the Guineas Bar also open for food and drinks.
Gates open at 11.30am and the TAB will also be open.

The remaining Carnival dates / events are:

Thursday 4 April - Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup Barrier Draw
Friday 5 April - Ladbrokes Red Centre Luncheon followed by the Calcutta and Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale
Saturday 6 April - Alice Springs Toyota Pioneer Sprint - Ladies Day
Sunday 7 April - Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup

Tickets remain available for the three luncheons.

26/03/2024

It's Wednesday racing in the ~Red~ Green Centre.
If you wait long enough good things happen.
Saturday's postponed meeting is being held tomorrow at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park.
First race is at 1.06pm and the Member's lounge will be open for all with light refreshments available.
Don't forget the short turn around to Saturday with the running of the Red Centre Technology Partners Chief Minister's Cup.
If you are working tomorrow and will not have time to look at the form Hot Dogs provides the following:

Race 1.
1. Noble Magnate
2. Garrucha
3. Real Valentia

Race 2.
1. Kikuyu
2. Arrogant Miss
3. Roulette Queen

Race 3.
1. Doc O’connor
2. Red Wraith
3. Throw At Da Stumps

Race 4.
1. Another Val
2. Hidden Princess
3. Brut Star

Race 5.
1. Taipan Tommy
2. Equal Balance
3. Strike Eagle

Race 6.
1. Boom Boom Sweet
2. Duty
3. Desert Lass

Race 7.
1. Debating
2. Don’t Be Dramatic
3. Beyond Ready

Best Bet: Taipan Tommy
Next Best: Another Val
Best Each Way: Debating

To further assist The Cat provides:
Race 1 - 1,2,3
Race 2 - 2,6,10
Race 3 - 5,1,2
Race 4 - 1,2,5
Race 5 - 6,4,1
Race 6 - 5,8,2
Race 7 - 2,5,4

22/03/2024

Unfortunately, due to weather, todays scheduled Great Northern Gunieas Day has been postponed.
Every effort is being made to have the meeting midweek.
The member's lounge will be open for a phantom meeting from 11.30am with the Golden Slipper being run at 3.10pm. Other Group 1's are also scheduled at Rosehill.
TAB will be open.
Further updates on a possible mid-week meeting will be made when more information becomes available.

22/03/2024

Well, what an interesting week weather wise. I feel like I am back in Melbourne.
Saturday sees the running of the Great Northern Guineas as the major race for the day.
The track is currently taking the rain well and the first of 7 good sized fields gets underway at 1.07pm.
The Member's Lounge is open in conjunction with the Guineas Bar which also has food available.
Gates open at 11.30am with TAB facilities available.
Billy Black will be entertaining us all from 4pm to 7.30pm. with the Member's lounge staying open until 7.30pm.
There will be drinks specials and race replays on the tv.

17/03/2024

Its St Pat's Day at the races! Due to unforeseen circumstances the first race will now be at 1.55pm. See you for an afternoon of racing, food and fun!

15/03/2024

Hot Dogs race analysis and tips for Sunday 17 March.

Race 1.
Big field to start an outstanding days racing with a host of chances in this line-up. That includes last start winner STARLITE REBEL and it is terrific to see trainer Kym Healy back in the Red Centre. DELAGO LAD and DEVILRY appear to be the speed in the race so respect.
Tips: 1. The Girl's Boy 2. Devilry 3. Lamoree

Race 2.
ANGELLUCCIS has been racing solidly and he should be able to sit right on the pace today and after the claim for Lek Maloney he could prove hard to catch here. MATHEMATICS is a tough campaigner and whilst fresh looks suited while don't discount VALLEY PRINCE.
Tips: 1. Angelluccis 2. Mathematics 3. Valley Prince

Race 3.
Interesting visitor from the Top End here in TYQUENDO who won impressively in Darwin last start for his trainer Tayarn Halter. PROTOSTAR has drawn ideally to push forward and may prove hard to catch while the likes of another newcomer in GALAXY FALLS has claims.
Tips: 1. Protostar 2. Tyquendo 3. Sweet As Scandi

Race 4.
Great to see Neil Dyer here in Alice Springs and his runner ALL ENGLAND should be monitored closely first look at this track. VANDERLAND from his nice barrier and also BRAT have tactical early speed to put themselves in the race whilst consider TANGO STEPZ.
Tips: 1. Excuses Excuses 2. Vanderland 3. Tango Stepz

Race 5.
Small field but it still should be a handy guide as we head towards the Pioneer Sprint. Ray Viney has his team ticking along nicely and his runners in SQUARE CUT and KICKATORP can go forward here and make their own luck while pay to keep visitor MUNSTER safe.
Tips: 1. Early Crow 2. Munster 3. Great Buy

Race 6.
You could make a case for a lot of these runners so it is an even affair with the likes of a MISS MIDUKI from her lovely draw to figure in he finish for trainer Lisa Whittle.
HELLIVIT has plenty of early toe whilst REAL VALENTIA and WOK STAR have to also be in the mix.
Tips: 1. Real Valentia 2. Hellivit 3. Bullinachinashop

Race 7.
It doesn't get any easier and you could throw a blanket over these. TAIPAN TOMMY returns to Pioneer Park today after some below par runs by his standards but no doubt he will enjoy being back here while FLYING YISHU and STRIKE EAGLE will have their supporters.
Tips: 1. Perkova 2. Tintern Power 3. Strike Eagle

Race 8.
The main event the St Pat's Cup and it is a competitive line-up. Grand campaigner THAT'S JUSTIFIED is carrying the Grandstand but he is all class and Stan Tsaikos will give him every hope. VENTING and CENTURTY FOX both thrive at this track and trip. Respect ZELRING.
Tips: 1. Hettinger 2. Venting 3. That's Justified

Best Bet: Perkova
Next Best: Early Crow

The Cat has also popped up this week:
Race 1 - 1. Delago Lad 2. Flash Fiorente 3. Starlite Rebel
Race 2 - 1. Valley Prince 2. Envenomate 3. Iknowwhatyourdoing
Race 3 - 1. Tyquendo 2. Protostar 3. Real Devine
Race 4 - 1. Vitesse Breeze 2. Vanderland 3. Cyclonite
Race 5 - 1. Early Crow 2. Great Buy 3. Square Cut
Race 6 - 1. Hellivit 2. Miss Miduki 3. Esashi
Race 7 - 1. Perkova 2. Flying Yishu 3. Zoustorm
Race 8 - 1. Hettinger 2. That's Justified 3. Venting

Best of Irish luck on the punt

14/03/2024

It's here.
The Ladbrokes Carnival commences this coming Sunday with the running of the Lasseters St. Patrick's Cup.
An eight race card commences at 12.50pm with gates opening at 11.30am.
Free entry to the course and the Guineas Bar will be open for food and drinks.
Buses will run to and from the Convention Centre at the following times:

11.30 am
12noon
12.30pm
1.00pm
1.30pm

Then return trips from the turf club at:
4.30pm
4.50pm
5.20pm
5.50pm
6.20pm

Lasseters will have entertainment at Juicy Rump.

Keep an eye out for the drinks specials and remember to wear something green.

Look out for Hot Dog's tips tomorrow and I believe I have seen The Cat scanning the form.