Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
You are invited · Sat 31 July 2027
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway, Ireland
major
Bank holiday Saturday: big crowds and, in the club's words, 'standout fashion'.
what to wear
Club wording (read 12-13 Nov 2026): "Although there is no official dress code at Irish racecourses, smart casual attire is usually a safe option." Thursday and Friday are named as the days to showcase style and enter the fashion competitions. Check the forecast when planning an outfit.
Encouraged
Club wording (read 12-13 Nov 2026): "Although there is no official dress code at Irish racecourses, smart casual attire is usually a safe option." Thursday and Friday are named as the days to showcase style and enter the fashion competitions. Check the forecast when planning an outfit.
Encouraged
Ballybrit is exposed: bring a cover-up and shoes that cope with grass and rain.
Typically 13-20 C; sunshine and sudden showers both likely. (General climate norm, not from a club page.)
Check the official details before you go: galwayraces.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.
