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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Sat 8 May 2027

Derby & Oaks Trials Day

Lingfield Park Racecourse, Lingfield, United Kingdom

Classic trials day in Surrey; spring occasionwear.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart Casual
Millinery
optional
Season
Spring

Women

No strict dress code; many women dress for the occasion in heels, hats and smart dresses, but it is not required.

Encouraged

  • Heels, hats, smart dresses

Leave at home

  • Sporting team shirts
  • Offensive fancy dress
  • Flip-flops

Men

Recommended: smart jeans or tailored shorts and a collared shirt.

Encouraged

  • Collared shirt

Leave at home

  • Sporting team shirts
  • Offensive fancy dress
  • Flip-flops

Weather

Typically 9-17°C; mild, changeable; cool in the wind. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)

Check the official details before you go: lingfieldpark.co.uk ↗

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