The Entertainment Grounds
Known as Gosford Race Club, The Entertainment Grounds is the premier events location on the Central Coast. The Entertainment Grounds is an indoor and outdoor, multi-purpose community facility for functions, events, festivals, weddings, exhibitions as well as horse racing.
The Entertainment Grounds is the perfect venue for a variety of functions and events, with a multiple of flexible venues and spaces which can be tailored to suit every need. With ample free parking and the finest in house caterers we will take all the hassle out of organising any next event or social function.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Entertainment Grounds soon.
MENU DROP – ITALIAN LONG LUNCH CURATED BY @chefdanieloz 👀🍝✨
Step into a vibrant, shared-style dining experience at Coast Race Day, where food, wine and connection take centre stage.
Hosted by Chef Daniel (Owner of Baker St Restaurant & Bar / Fork N Knife Catering), this is more than lunch – it’s a celebration of togetherness, flavour and race day luxury.
Pricing: $199 per person
Location: Front lawn, trackside views at The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford
What’s included:
🍋 De Bortoli Limoncello Spritz on arrival
🔥 Live woodfired flatbread grazing station (cooked fresh onsite)
👨🍳 Live cooking demonstration by Chef Daniel
🍽️ Shared two-course Italian menu
🍷 De Bortoli Wines tasting experience
🍰 Roaming desserts, including signature wheelbarrow tiramisu
🏇 Racecourse entry + racebook
🍸 Private bar + reserved seating with racetrack views
“When people come together over beautiful food, it creates moments that stay with them forever.” – Chef Daniel
This is one of the most sought-after experiences at the Coast Race Day and seats are limited.
Book now via the link in our bio.
#TheCoast #RaceDayDining #ItalianLongLunch #GosfordEvents #ChefExperience #TracksideDining
Join @chefdanieloz owner of @atbakerstgosford and @fork_n_knife in our Pop-Up Italian Long Lunch this autumn, on Coast Race Day, Saturday 9 May 2026, at The Entertainment Grounds Gosford. Enjoy a beautiful Amalfi Coast setting styled by @eventhub_au, and sponsored wines by @debortoliwines.
Limited spaces available – don’t miss out! Purchase your tickets via the link in our bio or here: https://www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/coast-race-day/
Less than 2 weeks to go – plan your race day like a pro 🗺️✨
From The Golden Moment and Punters Podium to the UDL Trackside Party, Italian Long Lunch by Chef Daniel, De Bortoli Prosecco Photo Wall + Competition, TAB Stayers Lounge, food trucks, Glam Bar, Steinbok Pop-up Cocktail Bar and post-race beats by DJ ARIA – here’s where it all goes down.
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Gates open: 10:15am (Members) | 10:30am (General Admission & Hospitality)
First race: 11:15am
Last race: 4:40pm
Location: The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford
Plan your day. Pick your spot. Don’t miss a moment.
🎧 Stay after the last for DJ ARIA
💰 Don’t miss The Golden Moment – your chance to win $100K or 2 vehicles valued at $108,888 provided by Central Coast Motor Group
🚌 Free shuttle buses running to and from Gosford Station
Haven’t secured your tickets yet? Hit the link in our bio or visit: https://www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/coast-race-day/
#TheCoast #RaceDayReady #GosfordEvents #TracksideVibes
Big names. Big stories. Big afternoon ahead of Coast Race Day on 9 May 2026.
Toast to the Coast returns to Railway Hotel Gosford on Friday 8th of May. Featuring Bjorn Baker, Jim Cassidy & MC Ray Thomas
Includes a 2-hour drinks package and 2-course luncheon.
Head over to our website to book, spots are limited!
To book your ticket, visit the link in our bio under Coast Race Day!
Your dream wedding celebration starts here 💫
The Entertainment Grounds offers a range of open spaces and function rooms designed to suit weddings of all sizes with a dedicated events planner to assist you. Whether you`re planning something intimate or going all out, we’ve got the perfect setting to make it a day to remember on the Central Coast.
For more information on our venue for your celebration, visit www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/wedding-venue-central-coast/
We’re proud to announce @tabcomau as the sponsor of The Highway at Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May 2026 🏇
A leader in Australian wagering, TAB brings fans closer to every moment of the action, trackside and beyond.
This year, they’re also bringing the TAB Stayers Lounge to Coast Race Day, a bold, immersive trackside activation designed for those who go the distance.
Blending premium hospitality with pop-culture energy, the TAB Stayers Lounge offers front row views of every race, paired with elevated hospitality.
Here’s how it works:
Enter the lounge, scan in, make your pick, and if your horse wins, you stay on and enjoy refreshed hospitality for the next race. Lose, and your seat goes to the next punter ready to take their shot.
We’re thrilled to have TAB on board, adding an exciting new dimension to the day.
Limited availability – Lakeview All-Inclusive, Lakeview Mezzanine & Italian Long Lunch curated by Chef Daniel are the only packages left to purchase!
Secure your Coast Race Day tickets now via the link in our bio.
🥂 WIN A YEAR`S SUPPLY OF De Bortoli PROSECCO ON COAST RACE DAY on 9 May 2026! 🥂
Thanks to @debortoliwines, one lucky attendee will score a 12-month supply of Prosecco (valued at $1,300!) – that’s a six-pack delivered to your door EVERY MONTH!
To enter:
-Snap your best Prosecco moment at the @debortoliwines photo wall at The Entertainment Grounds on 9 May 2026
-Post it to Instagram
Tag @theentertainmentgrounds and hashtag #Coast26
The most delightfully fresh & lively entry will be announced after the last race! 💃✨
Entries close at 4:30pm on Saturday, 9 May. Must be 18+ and live in NSW to win.
For more information on Coast Race Day, visit www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/coast-race-day/
We’re proud to highlight and thank @ncissydney2016 for their sponsorship of a race at our upcoming Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May 2026 🏇
A valued Coast Club Member of Gosford Race Club, NCIS Sydney is a Central Coast-based shopfitting and interior fit-out company delivering high-quality solutions across commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors.
With the capability to manage projects from concept through to completion, their experienced team is known for efficiency, attention to detail, and consistently delivering outstanding results across projects of all sizes Australia-wide.
We truly appreciate their continued support and are proud to have them involved in Coast Race Day.
📍 Central Coast Address: 3/141 Erina Street, Gosford NSW 2250
📞 02 4329 2452
📧 brendan@ncissydney.com.au
🌐 www.ncissydney.com.au
To find out more about Coast Race Day and secure your tickets, visit the link in our bio.
Shop for your fascinator at Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May 2026. A beautiful range of bright coloured fascinator’s will be available for purchase at the gates on the day so arrive early from 10:30am so you don’t miss out!
Pricing: $15 small fascinator & $20 large fascinator.
Tickets available via the link in our bio. See you there!
We’re proud to have De Bortoli Wines as a valued partner of The Entertainment Grounds and sponsor of The Takeover Target $250,000 at Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May 2026 🏇🥂
De Bortoli Wines will be bringing their premium selection trackside, featured across our hospitality experiences and perfectly paired within the Italian Long Lunch curated by Chef Daniel.
On the day, don’t miss the Prosecco Media Wall – your chance to sip, snap and win 🍾
WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF DE BORTOLI PROSECCO!
One lucky attendee will take home a 12-month supply (valued at $1,300)—that’s a six-pack delivered to your door every month!
To enter:
– Snap your best Prosecco moment at the De Bortoli photo wall on Coast Race Day
– Post to Instagram
– Tag @theentertainmentgrounds and use #Coast26
The most delightfully fresh & lively entry will be announced after the last race 💃✨
Entries close at 4:30pm on Saturday, 9 May. Must be 18+ and reside in NSW to win.
We’re thrilled to have De Bortoli Wines elevating the Coast Race Day experience.
Secure your tickets now via the link in our bio.
🏇 Coast Race Day – Saturday 9 May 2026
LAKEVIEW ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Make race day unforgettable with the ultimate trackside experience in the Lakeview Room.
For just $239 (Members) or $249 (Non-Members), enjoy a premium day of racing, dining, and drinks, all in one incredible package.
What’s included:
• Racecourse entry
• Delicious three-course luncheon
• 6-hour premium beverage package
• Racebook
• Reserved table in the Lakeview Room
• Panoramic views of the racecourse & winning straight
• Full TAB & bookmaker services
Sip, savour, and soak up the atmosphere from one of the best vantage points on course.
Limited availability – secure your spot now!
BOOK NOW via the link in our bio or visit: https://www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/coast-race-day/
Make Your Awards Night Unforgettable!
Wrap up the season with your team at The Entertainment Grounds. Our venue offers versatile spaces like the Lakeview Room for up to 400 guests and our Panorama Lounge 200 guests, stylish bars, climate-controlled rooms, and professional event planning to make your night seamless.
Packages start from $89 per person, including room hire, two-course dinner, AV, and a dedicated event planner.
For more information and to enquire, visit www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/sports-presentation-awards-night/
👀✨ Keep an eye out… our Fashion Spotters from Vine PR Agency will be roaming Coast Race Day 2026!
Stand out from the crowd for your chance to win a $500 gift voucher from Bohemian Traders 🎁
We’re on the lookout for Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman, and Best Fascinator – all with a touch of gold ✨
Spotting begins from gates open at 10:30am, with winners announced at 4:15pm.
Don’t forget to add a hint of gold to your look as we celebrate the Central Coast on the Coast’s richest race day ✨
To purchase your tickets to Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May head to the link in our bio or visit: https://www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/coast-race-day/
@hotpotatoband pop-up after the last on Anzac Day Race Day today 🐎❤️🔥
2 WEEKS TO GO 🏇
Coast Race Day 2026 is just around the corner – tickets are moving fast, so now’s the time to secure yours via the link in our bio. All hospitality packages close at 10am on Thursday 7 May 2026.
The Central Coast’s richest race day returns to Gosford, delivering over $2 million in prizemoney and an unmissable day on and off the track.
Headline races include:
• $500,000 “The Coast”
• $300,000 Guardian Gosford Gold Cup
• $250,000 De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target
…and more
Beyond the track, experience a huge day of entertainment and hospitality:
• Glam Bar by April Harvey + live music from Red Roy Music
• Steinbok Pop-Up Cocktail Bar
• Fashion Spotters – dress to impress for your chance to win
• Trackside DJ sets from Moody Tiger Pants
• DJ ARIA live after the last race
• Premium hospitality offerings across the venue
• Italian Long Lunch Pop-Up hosted by Chef Daniel + DJ Danny Taylor
And don’t miss The Golden Moment – your chance to win $100,000 or two vehicles valued at $108,888, thanks to Central Coast Motor Group 🚗
Complimentary shuttle buses running to and from Gosford Station
Two weeks to go – this is your reminder to lock it in!
Will you be there?
Purchase your tickets via the link in our bio.
Lest we forget.
On ANZAC Day, we honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
We are proud to host ANZAC Day Race Day today as a community gathering that follows this important day of reflection.
Sunny skies for the annual ANZAC Day Race Day at Gosford today!
Track Update from our Track Manager, Stephen Scollard
Track: Good 4
Rail: 5 metres, entire rail
Irrigation: 8mm applied over the past week
Rainfall: 2mm in the last 24 hours, 5mm over the past week
Gates open at 11:01am, with the first race jumping at 01:05pm, setting the stage for a strong 6-race card.
Join us for a full day of racing and entertainment, including a Commemoration Service, Two-Up, and live music from Hot Potato Band popping up after the last. There’s plenty for the whole family, with free kids’ activities including pony rides, colouring in and face painting, plus TAB and bookmaker facilities on course.
Entry is $20 online or $25 at the gate, with kids free. For more information and tickets, visit: www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/events/anzac-day-race-day260425/
GOSFORD TRAINERS PREMIERSHIP UPDATE – 24 APRIL 2026
Our Gosford trainers have been on fire lately, delivering outstanding results across the region!
On 21 April 2026, Jake Hull celebrated a great win with Redzero, taking out first place at Taree in the Sky International MD HCP.
Kylie Gavenlock also had a strong performance on 20 April 2026, with Koritsi finishing a close second at Muswellbrook in the TAB.COM.AU F&M MD Plate.
On 16 April 2026, Neil Ward secured another impressive victory, with Stratfy claiming first place at Wyong in the Mates in Construction PRO BM68 HCP.
Adam Duggan recorded a solid effort on 11 April 2026, with Showtime Shadow finishing fourth at Newcastle in the Dalton Partners PRO Class 1.
Rounding things out, Angela Davies achieved a great result on 6 April 2026, with Our Kobison finishing second in the Kia Bloodline to Headlines HCP.
On the Gosford Trainers Premiership leaderboard, Adam Duggan continues to lead the standings with 14 wins, while Jake Hull is close behind on 13 wins.
https://www.theentertainmentgrounds.com.au/gosford-trainers-premiership/
Good luck to all our trainers in the coming days.
We’re proud to welcome @tooheys_au as the sponsor of the Benchmark 78, at Coast Race Day on Saturday 9 May 2026 🏇🍻
A true NSW icon, Tooheys has been part of Australian culture for generations – born from brothers John and James Toohey, who began brewing in Sydney in the 1860s after setting up shop near Darling Harbour. What started in a cordial factory grew into one of the state’s most recognised breweries, with Tooheys New first brewed in 1931 and becoming a staple across pubs, sporting grounds, and race days ever since.
From the famous “I feel like a Tooheys or two” campaign to its long-standing place in NSW sporting history, Tooheys New has always been about good times, great company, and celebrating the moment.
Race day and Tooheys go hand in hand and we’re proud to have this iconic brand backing a race at Coast Race Day and supporting The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford.
So grab a cold one, settle in, and enjoy the action on track.
Secure your tickets now via the link in our bio.