Alice Springs Turf Club

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They keep the Territory moving.Long before most of us are awake, they’re already on the road.It’s a job that demands res...
27/08/2026

They keep the Territory moving.
Long before most of us are awake, they’re already on the road.

It’s a job that demands resilience, skill and an unwavering commitment to getting the job done. And this Friday, it’s our turn to raise a glass to the men and women who spend their lives behind the wheel.

Truckies Day is coming to Ladbrokes Pioneer Park this Friday, 28 August, a day built around community, mateship and recognising one of the Territory’s toughest industries.

Whether you’re behind the wheel, work in the transport industry, have family out on the road, or simply appreciate the people who keep the Territory connected, come and join us trackside
🎟️ $20 entry
Every dollar raised will be donated to the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, helping preserve the stories, history and people who have shaped Australia’s road transport industry.

🕛 Gates open at noon
🌳 Plenty of shade available
🍺 $6 Great Northern Super Crisp & Carlton Dry 3.5%

And, of course, we’ve got a cracking afternoon of Red Centre Racing ahead:

RACE DAY LINE-UP

Race 1 — 2:00pm
Cummins Inc X15 Euro VI Performance Handicap
0–64 | 1600m

Race 2 — 2:35pm
Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series Final Handicap
BM66 | 1200m

Race 3 — 3:10pm
Cummins X15 Handicap
0–58 | 1100m

Race 4 — 3:41pm
Welcome Racing NT Board Handicap
BM54 | 1100m

Race 5 — 4:20pm
🏆 CUMMINS CUP
BMNT | 1400m

A huge thank you to Cummins for proudly sponsoring this special day and helping us recognise the people who keep Australia moving.

Round up the crew, knock off for the afternoon and come raise a glass with us.

This one’s for the truckies. We’ll see you trackside.

Everything feels bigger through a kid's eyes.The horses are bigger.The cheers are louder.The smiles are wider.And every ...
26/08/2026

Everything feels bigger through a kid's eyes.

The horses are bigger.
The cheers are louder.
The smiles are wider.
And every corner holds a new adventure.

Race day isn't just about what happens on the track. It's about watching little imaginations run wild on the playground, waving at the horses, dancing to the music, sharing an ice cream, and making memories that become family traditions.

That's what we love most about our race days.

Whether they're climbing, laughing, exploring or simply taking it all in, there's plenty to keep the little ones entertained while the grown-ups enjoy a great day out.

Because some of the best race day memories aren't made at the finish line…
They're made through the eyes of a child.

Who's bringing the kids to our next race day?
Next Race Day: Truckies Day Friday 28th August 2026

Some of the best weekends in Alice don’t start with a plan. They start with a message: ‘Trackside this Saturday?’ That’s...
25/08/2026

Some of the best weekends in Alice don’t start with a plan. They start with a message: ‘Trackside this Saturday?’ That’s the magic of race day. It’s the catch-ups, the laughs, the races, the moments you didn’t know you needed. Out here, it’s not polished city racing.

It’s real. Raw. Territory. Against the MacDonnell Ranges, nowhere else feels quite like it. Round up the crew and make a day of it.

Parents deserve weekends they enjoy too.That's exactly what a day at Alice Springs Turf Club is all about.While the kids...
18/08/2026

Parents deserve weekends they enjoy too.
That's exactly what a day at Alice Springs Turf Club is all about.

While the kids are making new friends, climbing, laughing and burning off every bit of energy in our playground, you can finally slow down.
Grab lunch.
Catch up with friends.
Watch the racing.
Enjoy a cold drink.
Pat a horse between races.
Take in one of Australia's most spectacular racecourse backdrops.

It's never just about the races.
It's about spending quality time together without having to plan a dozen different activities to keep everyone entertained.

Some families come for the playground.
Some come for the racing.
Most leave talking about everything in between.

That's what makes this place so special.
We'll see you at Pioneer Park.

They keep the Territory moving.Long before most of us are awake, they're already on the road.They've crossed deserts bef...
14/08/2026

They keep the Territory moving.
Long before most of us are awake, they're already on the road.

They've crossed deserts before sunrise, delivered the supplies our communities rely on, and travelled thousands of kilometres so businesses can open their doors and families can keep going.

It's a job that demands resilience, skill and an unwavering commitment to getting the job done.
This Truckies Day, we're proud to celebrate the men and women who help keep the Northern Territory connected.

Join us at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park on Friday 28 August as we recognise one of the Territory's toughest industries with a day built around community, mateship and appreciation.

$20 entry, with all funds raised donated to the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, helping preserve the stories, history and people that have shaped Australia's road transport industry.

A huge thank you to Cummins for proudly sponsoring this special day and helping us honour the people who keep Australia moving.

Whether you're behind the wheel, work in the industry, have family on the road, or simply want to say thank, this day is for you.

We'll see you trackside.

Some race days feel like they were written in advance. Saturday was one of them.It was Jockeys Remembrance Day at Ladbro...
12/08/2026

Some race days feel like they were written in advance. Saturday was one of them.

It was Jockeys Remembrance Day at Ladbrokes Pioneer Park, a day set aside by the Alice Springs Turf Club to honour the men and women who have given their careers, their courage, and in some cases much more, to the sport of racing. Those who came before us. Those riding today. Those still to come. And the way the day unfolded? It felt like a tribute delivered from the track itself.

Official Results

Race 1 — Leading Jockey Paul Denton Handicap (Div 1)
Voronya (G. Connor / P. Denton)

Race 2 — National Seniors Month Handicap (Div 2)
Highstrung NZ (R. Viney / Ms J. Booth)

Race 3 — Leading Apprentice Lek Maloney Handicap
Lucky Fortuna (K. Healy / I. Luximon)

Race 4 — Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series (Heat 8)
Tango Stepz (R. Viney / Ms J. Booth)

Race 5 — Jockey Celebration Day Handicap (Div 1)
Limited Risk (K. Healy / Ms J. Doyle)

Race 6 — Truckies Day 28th Aug Handicap (Div 2)
Forever A Diamond (K. Healy / Ms J. Doyle)

Race 7 — Leading Trainer Kerry Petrick Handicap
Grinzinger Bishop NZ (K. Healy / I. Luximon)

The moment of the day belonged to Paul Denton — winning Race 1 in the race named in his honour, days after cementing the season's jockey premiership. If you needed a sign the racing gods were paying attention, that was it.

Trainer Kym Healy was the dominant force with four winners across the card — Lucky Fortuna, Limited Risk, Forever A Diamond, and Grinzinger Bishop. A four-timer on any day is special. On Jockeys Remembrance Day, it's something else.

Jade Doyle rode a slick double in Races 5 and 6, while Jessica Booth quietly turned in one of the rides of the day — two wins from two for trainer Ray Viney, including the $9 upset in Heat 8 of the Winter Series. Ianish Luximon also doubled up for Healy in Races 3 and 7.

To every jockey — past, present, and those still to come — thank you.

📍 Ladbrokes Pioneer Park | Alice Springs Turf Club
Trackside with Nikki

The history of racing in the Northern Territory didn't start with a strategy document or a brand refresh. It started wit...
11/08/2026

The history of racing in the Northern Territory didn't start with a strategy document or a brand refresh. It started with people: locals, enthusiasts, passionate community members, who decided that Alice Springs deserved world-class racing.

Decades later, Alice Springs Turf Club is still standing on that foundation. Still community-first. Still proud of where it comes from. Still showing up.

We think that's worth preserving. And we think you do too.

08/08/2026

Today Tony caught up with apprentice of the year Lek Maloney on his standout season. We’re looking forward to seeing what Lek brings to the table with his drive and determination for next season. Nikki Westover

Leading apprentice. Red Centre raised.Lek Maloney is the 2025–26 Alice Springs Jockeys' Premiership leading apprentice —...
06/08/2026

Leading apprentice. Red Centre raised.

Lek Maloney is the 2025–26 Alice Springs Jockeys' Premiership leading apprentice — and what a season it's been. 25 wins. 126 starts. The kind of campaign that doesn't happen without grit.

But the numbers only tell half the story.
Lek grew up right here in Alice Springs. He first climbed aboard a horse at 13 — not in a lesson, not in a yard under supervision — he jumped on an unbroken yearling and held on by the rug. Courage that makes a good jockey

After years of trackwork, trials in Alice, Adelaide and WA, a near-career-ending injury in Albany that had his family holding their breath — none of it stopped him.

In October, 2022, Lek guided Arrogant Miss to a three-length win at Pioneer Park. Ride number six. Winner number one. His mother Rose and father Andrew Maloney were in the stands, and weren't the only ones getting emotional.

This was a breakout season for Lek with no misunderstanding. Lek was here to win!

Congratulations, Lek — Pioneer Park is proud of you.

Trackside with Nikki

Some traditions are worth slowing down for.Before the barriers open and the first race begins, we take a moment to recog...
06/08/2026

Some traditions are worth slowing down for.

Before the barriers open and the first race begins, we take a moment to recognise the people who have dedicated their lives to our sport.

Jockeys are more than competitors. They're teammates, mentors, horsemen and horsewomen, friends, family, and an important part of the story of racing in Central Australia. Their courage, commitment and passion have helped shape the community we know today, both on and off the track.

This Saturday, we proudly honour that legacy as we mark Jockeys Trust Remembrance Day—celebrating those who have ridden before us, recognising those still in the saddle, and remembering the mates and memories that will always be part of our racing family.

It's also Seniors Day in the Pavilion, where laughter, bingo, great conversations and familiar faces will fill the room. Because some of the best race day memories aren't just made on the track—they're shared around a table with friends, across generations, and within a community that continues to show up for one another.

Then, from 12:49pm, the gates open for an exciting seven-race program:

🏇 Race 1 – 12:49pm
Leading Jockey Paul Denton Handicap (Div 1)

🏇 Race 2 – 1:22pm
National Seniors Month Handicap (Div 2)

🏇 Race 3 – 2:01pm
Leading Apprentice Lek Maloney Handicap

🏇 Race 4 – 2:34pm
Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series (Heat 8) Handicap

🏇 Race 5 – 3:12pm
Jockey Celebration Day Handicap (Div 1)

🏇 Race 6 – 3:49pm
Truckies Day 28th August Handicap (Div 2)

🏇 Race 7 – 4:27pm
Leading Trainer Kerry Petrick Handicap

📍 Saturday 8 August | Ladbrokes Pioneer Park
⏰ Gates open 12:00pm

Join us this Saturday at Pioneer Park, where we celebrate the people who have helped shape our sport and the community that keeps its spirit alive.

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Pioneer Park, South Stuart Highway
Alice Springs, NT
0870

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