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You are invited · Sat 25 Apr 2026

Australasian Oaks & Robert Sangster Stakes Day

Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, Australia

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Group 1 day calls for formal attire. Tailored dresses, structured millinery, suits with ties for men in Members enclosures.

Australasian Oaks & Robert Sangster Stakes Day

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn
Prize money
Group 1 Australasian Oaks $1M, Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes $1M

Women

Family Day with smart casual elegance. More relaxed than Cup or Oaks.

Required

  • Smart day wear
  • Enclosed shoes

Encouraged

  • Fascinator or hat
  • Playful patterns
  • Bright colours
  • Family-friendly elegance

Leave at home

  • Denim
  • Thongs
  • Activewear
  • Casual shorts

Men

Smart casual to formal. Jacket recommended but not essential in GA.

Required

  • Collared shirt
  • Tailored trousers
  • Enclosed shoes

Encouraged

  • Sports jacket
  • Tie optional
  • Polished casual

Leave at home

  • Shorts
  • Thongs
  • Singlets

Formal enclosures

Tailored dresses, structured millinery, suits with ties in Members.

Weather

Late November - typically 20-26°C. Warmer day, sun protection important.

Part of

Adelaide Autumn Carnival

Mon 9 Mar 2026 to Sat 9 May 2026 · Morphettville Racecourse

South Australia's feature racing spanning the Adelaide Cup public holiday through to the Group 1 Goodwood.

Adelaide Cup Day is a public holiday with relaxed but elegant styling. March weather (22-26°C) suits lightweight fabrics—think flowing dresses, linen suits, and straw or sinamay hats. Group 1 days call for more formal attire.

Fabrics: Lightweight fabrics, linen suits, straw/sinamay hats transitioning to structured millinery

  • florals
  • relaxed elegance
  • spring-like colours
  • public holiday

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