Former champion jockeys Glen Boss and Damien Oliver, both inductees in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, are bound for the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival.
Boss and Oliver will be special guests at the Let’s Talk Racing Luncheon at Fannie Bay’s Schweppes Pavilion on Thursday, August 1, leading into Palmerston Sprint Day on August 3.
It’s a coup for the Darwin Turf Club, as Boss and Oliver have certainly left their mark on the racing landscape.
Boss, who retired in November 2021, won three straight Melbourne Cups aboard Makybe Diva (2003-2005).
He won 90 Group 1 races and finished with 2407 career wins.
Oliver, who retired last December after famously winning the Damien Oliver Gold Rush at Ascot on Munhamek, won Australia’s biggest race aboard Doriemus (1995), Media Puzzle (2002) and Fiorente (2013).
He won 129 Group 1 races — an Australian record — and farewelled racing with 3189 wins.
The highly anticipated luncheon, which is one of the big off-track events during the Darwin Cup Carnival, always attracts a bumper crowd.
Attendees this year will have the opportunity to hear Boss and Oliver talk about their illustrious careers in the saddle.
Their unique experiences and perspectives are sure to make this an unforgettable luncheon for racing enthusiasts and guests alike.
Darwin Turf Club chief executive Grant Dewsbury has expressed his excitement about the event.
“The Let’s Talk Racing Luncheon is always a highlight of the carnival, and with Glen Boss and Damien Oliver attending this year, it promises to be a truly exceptional event,” he said.
“Their stories and insights will undoubtedly captivate our audience, making this a must-attend event for anyone passionate about racing.
“Tickets have been snapped up quickly, with both locals and interstate visitors eager to reserve their spots.
“I urge anyone interested to go online or call the office to secure their tickets before it’s too late.”
Following the luncheon, the 2024 Magic Millions Darwin Tried Horse Sale will be held in the mounting yard at Fannie Bay, with the next generation of potential Top End stars going under the hammer.
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