CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 2026

Saturday, 21st November 2026

12:00pm to 5:30pm Add to calendar:

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Celebrate the end of the year at Gosford with us at a festive Saturday Race Day! Enjoy a variety of delicious hospitality packages, full betting facilities and a great day trackside with family and friends.
Bring the Christmas cheer and soak up the summer racing atmosphere, gates open from 12am!

SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2026
GATES OPEN AT 11:45AM FOR MEMBERS AND 12PM FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
APPROX. FIRST RACE 1:00pm – APPROX. LAST RACE 5:30pm

GENERAL ADMISSION

TICKETS $10 online$10 at the gate | CONCESSION $5

Get up close to the action with a spot on the trackside lawn with access to the bar, catering & betting facilities.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry

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

OWNERS

Thanks for nominating your horse to race at Gosford! With designated space in the M.J. Cusick Stand, Owners can celebrate their runners in comfort and style with access to bar, catering & betting facilities.

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

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

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

Please note this does not include allocated seating.


PACKAGES

OPEN TERRACE PACKAGE

$194 PER PERSON
(BOOKINGS FOR GROUPS OF 10)


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

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

For bookings larger than 10 people, please ring the office on 4325 0461. Please note that you will be exposed to the elements on the day.

LAKEVIEW MEZZANINE

$169 PER PERSON (MEMBER)
$179 PER PERSON (NON-MEMBER)
(MINIMUM 2 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
• 5hr beverage package
• Racebook
• Reserved table in Lakeview Room
(Mezzanine level)
• Private Sky monitor per table

MEMBERS DINING

$102 PER PERSON (MEMBER)
$122 PER PERSON (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.

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

GRC Members

CHAIRMAN’S LOUNGE ALL-INCLUSIVE

$169 PER PERSON (MEMBER)
$179 PER PERSON (NON-MEMBER)

Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon in the exclusive Chairman’s Lounge, offering a premium trackside experience with a front-row position to all the racing action.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Reserved table in the Chairman’s Lounge
• Three-course luncheon
• 5hr standard beverage package
• Racebook

LAKEVIEW
ALL-INCLUSIVE

$159 PER PERSON (MEMBER)
$169 PER PERSON (NON-MEMBER)
(MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE)

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
• 5hr 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.

UDL TRACKSIDE PARTY 18+

$49 PER PERSON
(MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE)

Get up close to the action with a spot in the reserved Trackside Party. This section has access to a private bar and large picnic tables with umbrellas. Please note: This is an 18+ area.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Private Bar
• Live DJ

* Option to add a grazing platter

Minimum 4 people per booking. Please note that this booking is outdoors & you will be exposed to the elements on the day.

PREMIUM TRACKSIDE PARTY 18+

$119 PER PERSON
(MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE)

Experience race day in style with our Premium Trackside Party package with a reserved table. It’s the perfect way to soak up the excitement of the races with friends & family in a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. Please note: This is an 18+ area.

Includes;
• Racecourse entry
• Reserved table
• Private Bar
• 2 course grazing platter drop
• Live DJ

Minimum 4 people per booking. Please note that this booking is outdoors & you will be exposed to the elements 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.
Become a member at Gosford Race Club, click here.


GRAZING PLATTER

$55 SMALL PLATTER ( recommended to serve 2 people)
$110 LARGE PLATTER (recommended to serve 4-6 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 4-6 people.
Grazing platters are served with disposable plates, cutlery, and napkins, to be collected on the day.


For sponsorships on upcoming race meetings, contact us at info@theenteratianmentgrounds.com.au

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General Admission

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
General Admission
General Admission Offers access to all general admission areas featuring bar, catering & betting facilities.
$10.00
General Admission (Concession)
Please present your valid concession card to the ticketing office to gain entry into the racecourse.
$5.00
General Admission (Child Under 17)
Offers access to all general admission areas. (Children Under 17)
$0.00

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.
$102.00 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.
$122.00

Lakeview Room

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Lakeview All-Inclusive Package (Member)
A delicious three-course lunch at a shared reserved table in the Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight. This includes racecourse entry, racebook, three-course lunch and a 5-hour beverage package
$159.00 Members Only
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Lakeview All-Inclusive Package (Non-Member)
A delicious three-course lunch at a shared reserved table in the Lakeview Room, featuring panoramic views of the racecourse and winning straight. This includes racecourse entry, racebook, three-course lunch and a 5-hour beverage package
$169.00
Lakeview Mezzanine Package (Member)
Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon 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. Includes 5 hour beverage package. Min of 2 pax per booking. Please note, unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this ticket.
$169.00 Members Only
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Lakeview Mezzanine Package (Non-Member)
Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon 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. Includes 5 hour beverage package. Min of 2 pax per booking. Please note, unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this ticket.
$179.00

Front Lawn

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
UDL Trackside Party 18+
Access to all general admission areas and Trackside Party. Tables are set up in a reserved area in front of the winning post. Includes racecourse entry, Live DJ and a private bar. Minimum 4 pax per booking.
$49.00
Premium Trackside Party 18+
Access to all general admission areas and our Premium Trackside Party. Includes racecourse entry, live DJ, 2 course grazing platter drop and a private bar. Minimum 4 pax per booking.
$119.00

Open Terrace

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Open Terrace Package
Sitting high above the trackside, with a bird's eye view of the winning straight, enjoy a private ‘Corporate Box’ style terrace. This includes racecourse entry, racebook, Antipasto entrée, Hot grazing lunch, cheese & dessert platter with a 5-hour beverage package on the private terrace. For bookings of more than 10 pax, please contact info@theentertainmentgrounds.com.au
$194.00

Platters

Ticket TypePriceQuantity SubTotal
Small Grazing Hamper
Enjoy a seasonal grazing platter filled with a delicious selection of meats, cheeses, and crackers to perfect your race day. A small platter to feed 2-3 people.
$55.00
Large Grazing Hamper
Enjoy a seasonal grazing platter filled with a delicious selection of meats, cheeses, and crackers to perfect your race day. A small platter to feed 4-6 people.
$110.00

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