The Gong.

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The Gong is a standout feature of the Illawarra racing calendar, run over 1600 metres at Kembla Grange Racecourse. Carrying $1 million in prize money, it was first staged in 2019 as part of Racing NSW’s expansion of regional feature racing. The event takes place in late November and serves as a major finale to the spring racing season in New South Wales. Its open handicap conditions and strong field depth make it an appealing contest for both emerging milers and Group-level competitors extending their campaigns beyond Sydney’s main carnival.

Since its inception, The Gong has been embraced by the local community, drawing thousands of spectators to Kembla Grange and revitalising interest in regional racing. Its festive atmosphere, complemented by strong betting turnover, reflects its rapid rise in prominence. The race’s name pays homage to Wollongong’s nickname, reinforcing its local identity while delivering metropolitan-quality racing to the Illawarra. Winners such as Mister Sea Wolf and Count De Rupee have given the event credibility among Australia’s racing elite. The Gong now stands as a key symbol of Racing NSW’s regional renaissance, fusing competition with community pride.

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Recent Results

Despite the recency of The Gong, the results of this race never disappoint, and its popualrity increases each running. Here are its past winners:

2026 - TBD, Saturday 21st November

2025 - Gringotts

2024 - Gringotts

2023 - Detonator Jack

2022 - Riodini

2021 - Count De Rupee

2020 - Archedemus

2019 - Mister Sea Wolf