The Territory’s biggest social and sporting event sees over 40,000 racegoers in attendance each year for all the colour, fashion and excitement of thoroughbred racing in the Top End, culminating in the Great Northern Darwin Cup on Monday August 5, 2024. A full list of race days and associated events can be viewed below: Darwin Guineas Day: Saturday, July 6 AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup: Saturday, July 13 Bridge Toyota Ladies’ Day: Wednesday, July 17 Ladbrokes Derby Day: Saturday, July 20 TAB Metric Mile Day: Saturday, July 27 Corporate Race Day: Wednesday, July 31 Ladbrokes Let’s Talk Racing Luncheon: Thursday, August 1 bet365 Palmerston Sprint Race Day: Saturday, August 3 Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball: Saturday, August 3 Ladbrokes Darwin Cup Calcutta: Sunday August 4 Great Northern Darwin Cup: Monday, August 5