flagshipSun 4 Oct 2026
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
ParisLongchamp, Paris
Parisian Chic – refined and elegant, hats encouraged
You are invited · Sat 7 Mar 2026
Champions Day (Includes Auckland Cup, New Zealand Derby, The NZB Kiwi)
Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand
Women: High-fashion racewear; classy, flattering, well-cut dresses in eye-catching colors, length no shorter than just above the knee; open-toed shoes. Men: Formal racewear; suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear; navy suit with statement tie or bold accessories; contrasting waistcoat optional. Millinery: Traditional racewear expectations with exceptional craftsmanship, originality, and design; elaborate designs appropriate for national final standards. Style: National racewear elegance; celebration of individuality; garden-style aesthetics; focus on curated, polished ensembles suitable for a national final
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Smart
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Prize money
- The Ned Prix de Fashion Supreme Winner: $15,000+ prize package; 3 Wise Men Menswear Award: Prize package from 3 Wise Men
Women
Men
Formal enclosures
High-fashion racewear; classy, flattering, well-cut dresses in eye-catching colors, length no shorter than just above the knee; open-toed shoes
General admission
Formal racewear; suits, tailored shirts, ties, and quality footwear; navy suit with statement tie or bold accessories; contrasting waistcoat optional
Styling notes
National racewear elegance; celebration of individuality; garden-style aesthetics; focus on curated, polished ensembles suitable for a national final
Check the official details before you go: aucklandracing.co.nz ↗
for the day
Shop the look
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Pastel Texture Fabric Bandeau Headband
$410
Millinery By Mel
MBM5308
$265
Hello Curve
Meryl Plus Size Black Gold Midi Cocktail Dress
$329
Hello Curve
Elyn Plus Size Teal Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress
$269
Blue Bungalow
Alcatraz Beige Leather Slingback Mule
$129.95
Alias Mae
Parlez Black Leather
$229.95
Samantha Rose
Avera Bag
$75
Samantha Rose
Aloria Bag
$79
save the date
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Caulfield Guineas Day
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Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Major Group 1 day leading into Melbourne Cup Carnival. Spring elegance with sophisticated millinery.
