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INFORMATION

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Meet family and friends in any of the following areas

  • A.J Bert Lillye Lounge booking essential (located on ground level at northern side of mounting yard)
  • Ken Brown Dining Room booking essential (located at top floor of grandstand (northern end))
  • Bistro Lounge (located at top floor of grandstand (southern end)
  • Lawn Marquee (located at the southern end of the grandstand)
  • Public Lawn (located at the southern end of grandstand)
  • Alcohol Free Zone (designated area located on the public lawn)
  • Bert Lillye Lounge Lawn (located at northern end of grandstand)
  • Betting Ring (incl. Snack Bar and Can Bar) )located on the ground floor behind the grandstand)
  • Public Bar (located on the southern end of the bottom floor of the grandstand)

TRANSPORT

Trains & Buses

Plan your trip on public transport via the link below. Trains stop at Kembla Grange Racecourse Station on Saturdays and regular bus services operate at all other times.

https://transportnsw.info/

Taxis, Uber, & Drop-offs

There is a dedicated drop off and pick up area at the front of the racecourse on the Princes Highway. Traffic management staff will be on site to direct vehicles to the appropriate location.

Parking

Ample free parking is available at the racecourse. Enter the carpark via the Princes Highway. If the main carpark reaches capacity, traffic will be directed to the infield to park.

Disabled Parking

Limited accessible parking is available outside the administration building for people with an NSW Government-issued permit.

Getting Home

FREE shuttle buses to Wollongong, Unanderra, and Dapto Stations will begin running after the second last race at every Saturday meeting. This service is not provided on weekdays.

A series of Food & Beverage options are available on course every race day. Food items such as hotdogs, pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, rolls, chips, icecreams, hamburgers, schnitzel rolls, etc will be available for purchase at our snack bars and BBQ hut and meals can also be purchased and consumed in the Bistro.

Patrons wishing to use our lawn areas for picnics are more than welcome to bring their own picnic food, no drinks are to be brought onto the race course.  Picnic baskets, eskys, etc will be inspected by security staff prior to you being permitted to enter the turnstiles.

  • ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  • Any alcohol brought onto the course will be confiscated at the turnstiles and will NOT be returned.
  • Food & drinks may not be taken into any function rooms, bars, etc and can only be consumed on the Public Lawn areas.

 

You can view our Luncheon Packages here.

ADMISSION PRICES 
– Adults $20 at the gate, $10 pre purchase via moshtix
– Pensioners $5
– Children u/18 FREE (children MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult at ALL times)

RACE BOOKS – $5.00 (includes interstate fields)

Luncheon prices

Dress Regulations for Kembla Grange Racecourse are as follows:

GENERAL AREAS

‘Neat & Casual’ – closed in shoes required in all enclosed areas. Strictly NO thongs permitted in enclosed areas.

MEMBERS BAR, MEMBERS DINING ROOM & A.J BERT LILLYE LOUNGE

* SMART-CASUAL wear must be worn by Gentlemen.
* NO suit or tie are required.
* JEANS are permitted as long as they are clean & tidy.
* DRESS SHORTS are permitted
* CLOSED-IN SHOES are required for Gentlemen (closed-in sandals & boat shoes are allowed, although shoes & socks are preferred).

Members & Guests are expected to be dressed appropriately at ALL times.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times but are welcome with their families in the following areas

  • A.J Bert Lillye Lounge booking essential (located on ground level at northern side of mounting yard)
  • Ken Brown Dining Room booking essential (located at top floor of grandstand (northern end))
  • Bistro Lounge (located at top floor of grandstand (southern end))
  • Public Lawn (located at the southern end of grandstand)
  • Alcohol Free Zone (designated area located on the public lawn)
  • Rose Garden Lawn (located at northern end of grandstand)



Kembla Grange Racecourse is committed to the Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Kembla Grange Racecourse:

  • recognises that it is against the law to serve anyone to intoxication.
  • recognises that it is against the law to serve anyone under the age of 18.
  • recognises that it is against the law to allow disruptive or violent behavior to occur on these premises.
  • is an active member of the Illawarra Liquor Accord and is committed to abiding by its polices and procedures.
  • acknowledges the right of every individual to an enjoyable social day out, without impacting on others to do the same.

Refusal of Service
It is against the law to serve an intoxicated person, which has serious consequences for the staff member and the Club. Whilst an individual’s patronage is greatly valued, intoxicated persons will be requested to leave the premises. Failure to leave as requested will result in Police action and a possible fine.

Drinking and Driving
Staff members will be pro-active in seeking to discourage drinking and driving. The Club offers a number of services designed to alleviate the need for drink driving. These services include the provision of a FREE courtesy bus (which travels to Dapto, Unanderra and Wollongong Train Stations, throughout the day) and the making of alternative transport arrangements (ie: assistance with train timetables and taxi pickups).

RACING INFORMATION

KEMBLA GRANGE BARRIER TRIAL DATES

Kembla Grange hosts monthly barrier trials for local and visiting trainers.

Upcoming dates are as follows;

Monday, 7th April 2025

Monday, 12th May 2025

Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Racing NSW Race & Trial Diary.

For more information regarding barrier trials please contact the office by email racing@illawarraturf.com.au or (02) 4261 7211.

NOMINATIONS

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WEIGHTS

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ACCEPTANCES

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SCRATCHINGS

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For more racing information please contact racing@illawarraturf.com.au

Individual Owners

As a valued owner you will enjoy exclusive privileges to enhance your race day experience. Each owner whose name is listed in racebook receives the following for themselves and one guest:

  • Complimentary racecourse entry
  • All day access to the Members’ Bar
  • Access to the mounting yard for your horse’s race
  • A racebook
  • A drink voucher to be used in the Owners’ Room after your horse’s race

 

On Saturdays, owners can pick up their pass, racebook, and drink voucher from the owners’ booth attached to the administration building. For midweek meetings, please collect them from inside the office.

If you cannot attend the race meeting and wish to transfer your owner’s privileges to someone else, please email racing@illawarraturf.com.au or call (02) 4261 7211 at least 24 hours in advance.

Syndicates

If you are listed in the racebook as a syndicate rather than individual owners, syndicate managers will need to reply with the name of the horse, and the race number with a list of syndicate members prior to the race meeting to racing@illawarraturf.com.au

RACING PHOTOGRAPHS

Bradley Photos has been serving the NSW thoroughbred horse racing industry since the early 1970s and has been the official on-course photographer at Kembla Grange since the early 1980s.

A representative captures images of every race finish and presentation. Memorialise your winning moment with a framed print or custom-designed collage for your wall.

Visit www.bradleyphotos.com.au to view race meeting photographs and products. 

KEMBLA GRANGE PREMIERSHIP updated as at 24th March 2025

ALL TRAINERS

(Based on 3, 2, 1 point system for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

NAME

POINTS

Robert & Luke Price

70

Mitchell Beer

63.5

Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald

53

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott

43

John O’Shea & Tom Charlton

39

KEMBLA GRANGE TRAINERS ONLY

(Based on number of wins only)

NAME

WINS

P’MONEY

Robert & Luke Price

14

$353,250

Mitchell Beer

12

$248,850

Kerry Parker 

4

$119,000

Ross McConville

4

$82,650

Paul Murray

2

$41,550

Stephen Hill

1

$20,550

JOCKEYS

(Based on 3, 2, 1 point system for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

NAME

POINTS

Keagan Latham

96

Jean Van Overmeire

60

Andrew Adkins

55

Blake Spriggs

45

Alysha Collett

45

APPRENTICES

(Based on 3, 2, 1 point system for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

NAME

POINTS

Mollie Fitzgerald

38

Molly Bourke

22

Olivia Chambers

21

Braith Nock

19

HORSE OF THE YEAR

(Based on a 8, 5, 3, 2 point system for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th in ALL races)

NAME

TRAINER

POINTS

Invade And Conquer

Robert & Luke Price

27

This Is The Moment

Mitchell Beer

26

Artful Persuasion

Mitchell Beer

26

C’mon Mate

Ross McConville

26

Tenbury Wells

Brad Widdup

21

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KEMBLA GRANGE TRACK RECORDS updated as at 24th March 2025

DistanceHorseDateTime
900mDemerara27/11/160-51.33
1000mSunrise (NZ)22/03/250-55.58
1100mIn the Congo28/08/211.05.69
1200mMonte Kate23/11/241.08.03
1300mNeeson21/03/101-15.44
1400mImintowin (NZ)23/11/241-21.18
1500mBurning Need26/11/221-28.28
1600mEstadio Mestalla (IRE)23/11/241-33.50
2000mCrystal Pegasus14/08/212-00.54
2400mFormat14/03/252-29.43
2600mDemerit31/03/922-47.73

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Princes Highway, Kembla Grange
(02) 4261 7211
(02) 4261 1665
racing@illawarraturf.com.au