THE COAST RACE DAY 2026

Saturday, 9th May 2026

10:30am to 4:30pm Add to calendar:

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THE CENTRAL COAST’S RICHEST RACE DAY COMES TO GOSFORD WITH MORE THAN $2-MILLION IN PRIZEMONEY, FEATURING THE $500,000 ‘THE COAST’, $300,000 GUARDIAN GOSFORD GOLD CUP, $250,000 DE BORTOLI WINES TAKEOVER TARGET AND MORE!

Join us for our biggest event of the year, with a ten-race program, Punters Podium, live entertainment and delicious hospitality!
Join us AFTER THE LAST RACE as DJ ARIA take the stage!

JOIN US FOR THE GOLDEN MOMENT AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN $100,000!

Buses will run on a loop from various locations, including to and from Gosford Station.
Loop starts at 10:15am from Gosford Station and the last bus leaves The Entertainment Grounds at 6:00pm.

GATES OPEN 10:15AM FOR MEMBERS AND 10:30AM FOR PUBLIC
FIRST RACE APPROX 11:15AM – LAST RACE APPROX 4:40PM

Coast Race Day

GENERAL ADMISSION

Get up close to the action with a spot on the trackside lawn with access to the bar, catering & betting facilities for $25 online and $30 at the gate.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry

Please note that general admission and trackside reserved bookings are outdoors & you will be exposed to the elements on the day.

A legal guardian must accompany any patron under the age of 18.

OWNERS

Thanks for nominating your horse to race at Gosford! Owners will have a dedicated area.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Light refreshments (winning owners only)

Owners can collect their tickets at the front ticketing office on the day.

Coast Race Day

GRC MEMBERS

Cheer on your favourites from the best seat in the house! The Panorama (Members) Lounge features sweeping views of the racecourse & a front row seat overlooking the winning post. Members have access to the bar, brasserie & betting facilities.

Please note: there will be no additional guest passes available for purchase on this day.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Access to the Panorama (Members) Lounge
• Early entry – Gates open 15 minutes prior to advertised event start time.

PACKAGES

Lakeview Mezzanine Race Day Package

LAKEVIEW ALL-INCLUSIVE

$249 PER PERSON

Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon at your own reserved table in the Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight with full TAB and bookmaker services.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Three-course luncheon, plus afternoon tea
• 6hr premium beverage package
• Racebook
• Reserved table in Lakeview Room

Please note that tables seat up to 10 guests. Depending on numbers, if your booking is for fewer than 10 people, your group may be required to share a table with other guests.

OPEN TERRACE

$208 PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 10

Sitting high above the trackside, with a birds eye view of the winning straight, enjoy a private ‘Corporate Box’ style terrace.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry and Racebook
• Private Open Terrace box
• 6-hour standard beverage package
• Antipasto entrée
• Grazing hot lunch
• Cheese & dessert platter

For bookings larger than 10 people please ring the office on 4325 0461. Please note that trackside bookings are outdoors & you will be exposed to the elements on the day. Unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this ticket. 

LAKEVIEW MEZZANINE

$259 PER PERSON
Minimum 4 people

Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon at your own reserved table in the mezzanine section of our Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight with full TAB and bookmaker services as well as your own SKY TV monitor.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Three-course luncheon, plus afternoon tea
• 6hr premium beverage package
• Racebook
• Reserved table in Lakeview Mezzanine area (Minimum 4 people)
• Personal SKY TV monitor

Unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this ticket. 

Trackside Reserved Gosford Race Day

UDL TRACKSIDE PARTY 18+

$59 PER PERSON

Get up close to the action with a spot in the reserved UDL Trackside Party. This area includes access to a private bar, betting facilities, and large picnic tables with umbrellas, along with a live DJ.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Entry to the reserved area on trackside lawn
• Private Bar
• Live DJ – Moody Tiger Pants

Please note: This is an over 18’s area only.

Please note that trackside bookings are outdoors & you will be exposed to the elements on the day.

MEMBERS DINING

$142 MEMBER
$162 NON-MEMBER/GUEST

Enjoy an Amuse Bouche on arrival and a delicious three-course luncheon served in the prestigious Panorama Lounge, featuring sweeping views of the racecourse & a front row seat overlooking the winning post.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Reserved table in the Panorama (Members) Lounge
• Chef’s canape on arrival
• Three-course luncheon
• Racebook

GRAZING PLATTER

$55 SMALL PLATTER ( recommended to serve 2 people) or $110 LARGE PLATTER (recommended to serve 6 people)

Enjoy a seasonal grazing platter filled with a delicious selection of meats, cheeses, and crackers to perfect your race day. Select a small platter to feed 2 people or a large platter to feed 6 people.
Grazing platters are served with disposable plates, cutlery, and napkins, to be collected on the day.

Please note all hospitality bookings close 2 (two) business days before the event unless sold out prior. Contact us for any other enquiries.

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Select Your Ticket(s)

General Admission

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
General Admission
Offers access to all general admission areas featuring bar, catering & betting facilities. Tickets are $30.00 at the gate.
$25.00
General Admission (Child Under 17)
Offers access to all general admission areas featuring catering. (Children Under 17)
$0.00
General Admission (Concession)
Please present your valid concession card to the ticketing office to gain entry into the racecourse.
$10.00

Lakeview Room

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Lakeview All-Inclusive
A delicious three-course luncheon at your own reserved table in the Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight. This includes racecourse entry, racebook, three-course luncheon, plus afternoon tea and a 6hr premium beverage package.
$249.00
Lakeview Mezzanine Package
Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon, plus afternoon tea on the mezzanine level of our Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight with full TAB and bookmaker services and individual TV monitors. No beverage package included. Min of 4 pax per booking.
$259.00

Panorama Lounge

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Members Dining Package (Member)
A delicious three-course luncheon served in the prestigious Panorama Lounge, featuring sweeping views of the racecourse & a front-row seat overlooking the winning post.
$142.00 Members Only
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Members Dining Package (Non-Member)
A delicious three-course luncheon served in the prestigious Panorama Lounge, featuring sweeping views of the racecourse & a front-row seat overlooking the winning post.
$162.00 Sold Out

Platters

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Small Grazing Platter
Selection of cured meats, cheeses, dips, crackers, fresh fruit, marinated vegetables, olives & fetta. Recommended to serve 2 people.
$55.00
Large Grazing Platter
Selection of cured meats, cheeses, dips, crackers, fresh fruit, marinated vegetables, olives & fetta. Recommended to serve 6 people.
$110.00

Open Terrace

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Open Terrace Package
Sitting high above the trackside, with a birds eye view of the winning straight, enjoy a private ‘Corporate Box’ style terrace. This includes racecourse entry, racebook, three-course luncheon and a 6hr standard beverage package. For bookings of more than 10 pax, please contact info@theentertainmentgrounds.com.au. Unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this ticket.
$208.00

Front Lawn

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
UDL Trackside Party 18+
Picnic tables within a private area on the trackside lawn for you and your friends. Includes Racecourse entry, Private Bar and Live DJ. Please note: This is an over 18's area only.
$59.00

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