You are invited · Sat 30 Oct 2027

BetVictor Festival of Racing - Day 2 Ladies Day

Name: BetVictor Festival of Racing - Day 2 Ladies Day
Start: 2027-10-30
Location: Down Royal Racecourse

Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, United Kingdom

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Autumn Ladies Day at Northern Ireland's biggest jumps meeting; hats, coats, rich colour.

what to wear

The dress code

Smart-casual is advised for all race days; sportswear (such as jerseys) is not allowed.

Encouraged

Leave at home

Smart-casual advised; sportswear not allowed.

Encouraged

Leave at home

Outfits built to this dress code

10 outfits for women and men, across 2 enclosures, with the reason each one passes.

Typically 6-13°C; cool, often wet and breezy. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)

Best Dressed Lady (last detail found, 2022: trip to Paris 'worth over £3,000' plus £500 of BPerfect Cosmetics; 21 entrants; winner 'showcased both style and originality')

Check the official details before you go: downroyal.com ↗

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