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LIVE RACING IN SYDNEY
ON CUP DAY

Tuesday 4 November 2025
LIVE & FREE ON 
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$3MILLION
THE 
BIG DANCE

Sydney’s 

BIG PARTY
on Cup Day!

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It’s a race that’s quickly grown in stature since its inception in 2022. It’s $3 million worth of BIG.

And it’s a race day like no other. It’s where work colleagues and friends can let down their hair on a Tuesday, enjoy some fabulous racing action and party on after the last race with a BIG name act.

Run over the famous Royal Randwick mile, 1600m, The Big Dance brings together horses that have contested a range of Country Cups across New South Wales and five selected Provincial feature races. There’s also a Wild Card race to gain last minute entry.

The BIG Dance

has something for YOU!
Whether it's the heart-pounding action on the track, the epic post-race party with a BIG name act, or just a fun excuse to dress up with friends, this is a TUESDAY you won't forget!

How it works

To earn a place in The Big Dance a horse must gain eligibility by winning or finishing second in one of the eligible races conducted over the past 12 months.

Once eligible they are placed in a ballot order and the top 20 horses (including two exemptions from the Wild Card) according to their benchmark rating will race for $3 million.

There are four emergencies.

Any Big Dance eligible race winner that doesn’t secure a place in the top 20 will head the ballot and be ensured a start in the $750,000 Little Dance.

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Travel & Parking

Royal Randwick is situated in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, just 6km from Sydney CBD and 8km from Sydney Airport. Convenient public transport options include Light Rail and a dedicated bus terminal at the main entrance on Alison Road.

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Food & Drink

Enjoy five-star formal dining and Champagne bars to the best of Sydney’s vibrant food vans during Carnival as well as a variety of other options throughout the year.

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Dress Code

We kindly ask guests to adhere to our dress code which is in place to maintain the sense of occasion that makes a raceday so special.

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Where to Watch the Horses

From the moment the horses arrive at Royal Randwick to the time they leave, racegoers have amazing access to our thoroughbred champions around the racecourse.

CONTACT US

ADDRESS

Racing NSW
Level 7/51 Druitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

EMAIL

racing@racingnsw.com.au

TEL

(02) 9551 7500

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