The Gong Raceday

Experience the excitement of the Spring Carnival at The Illawarra Turf Club’s premier race meeting, The Gong. Held annually in November, The Gong combines elite racing with premium hospitality, live entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere for an unforgettable day out on the coast. 

$2.5million in prize money is on offer across the ten-race program headlined by The Gong, a 1600m quality handicap that was introduced in 2019 as part of Racing NSW’s extended Spring Carnival. Since then, it’s gone from strength to strength and that was recognised in 2024 when the $1million race was elevated to Group 3 status. The Gong is supported by The Warra, a 1000m sprint with a purse of $300,000 that was introduced in 2021 and upgraded to a Group 3 in 2024. Local businesses can join The Warra Club for a chance to win exclusive naming rights for The Warra in 2025. Off the track enjoy live entertainment on the Public Lawn all day, a DJ to keep the party going after the last, and free buses to get you safely home. Dress to impress and enter Fashions On The Field for a chance to win some great prizes. The Gong is run as a metropolitan standalone meeting and has the honour of being the finale of the NSW Spring Carnival. It attracts the best horses and jockeys in Australia and has been embraced as an unmissable social event.

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