Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
You are invited · Thu 3 June 2027 – Fri 4 June 2027
Belmont Park, Elmont, United States
major
Opening days of the festival, the first at the rebuilt Belmont Park: polished New York summer racewear.
what to wear
NYRA's Belmont Stakes 'What to Wear' page lists suggested looks only; its Dress Code section reads 'Coming soon' (read 2026-11-13). No required or prohibited items published for the rebuilt Belmont Park.
Encouraged
No written rules published yet ('Coming soon'). NYRA's suggested looks: 'Elevated: The Well-Connected Gent' - blazer, collared shirt, tailored trousers, formal shoes, optional tie and hat; 'Casual' - short-sleeve button-down or polo with chinos or shorts (backyard, apron, grandstand).
Encouraged
New York dresses sharper and more urban than Kentucky: sleek dresses, tailored suits, fewer giant hats, more fascinators and boaters.
Long Island early June: about 16-25 C, humid, showers possible.
where you are standing
Area dress codes for the new building are not yet published ('Coming soon', read 2026-11-13).
Check the official details before you go: nyra.com ↗
for the day
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Tweed Fabric Percher
$285
Wendy Scully Millinery
Teal Green Silk Flower Headpiece
$244
Elliatt
Katarina Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Pastel Multi
$278
Elliatt
Emelda Halter Midi Dress in Blue Floral
$268
Beginning Boutique
Rosalia Aqua Strappy Peep Toe Wedge
$69.99
SHEIKE
KIANA HEEL
$79.99
Jin Dian
Maisie Floral Shoulder Bag in Pink Sequin
$59.95
BB Exclusive
Quinta Burgundy Bow Sequin Bag
$69.99
save the date
majorFri 13 Nov 2026
Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, Sakhir (Riffa)
Bahrain's Group 1 night and the kingdom's main social race meeting. The Bahrain Turf Club publishes no dress code; national dress or smart, modest evening wear is the norm.
majorFri 13 Nov 2026
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
The Friday public-holiday harness meeting of Cup Week: a dressed-up crowd, looser than Cup Day.
