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Golden Slipper Day
Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, Australia
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Theme: "Touch of Gold". Autumn elegance at its peak: rich burgundies, wines, plums, emerald greens. Gold metallic accessories tie into the Golden Slipper theme. Pantsuits increasingly popular.
Theme colours
- gold
- burgundy
- emerald
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Season
- Autumn
- Official flower
- Gold accent
- Prize money
- Group 1 Golden Slipper $5M, George Ryder Stakes G1, Ranvet Stakes G1, Rosehill Guineas G1, The Galaxy G1
Women
Australia richest race for 2-year-olds. Autumn elegance at Rosehill.
Required
- Elegant day wear
- Closed-toe shoes
Encouraged
- Rich autumn colours
- Fascinators
- Luxe fabrics
Leave at home
- Denim
- Thongs
- Casual wear
Men
Smart autumn racing attire.
Required
- Collared shirt
- Tailored trousers
- Leather shoes
Encouraged
- Suit or sports jacket
- Tie
- Rich tones
Leave at home
- Shorts
- Thongs
- Casual T-shirts
Formal enclosures
Tailored pants, dress shoes, collared shirt, tie, jacket/blazer required in Members.
Styling notes
Off-shoulder sleeves, midi-length hemlines, structured tailoring. Statement headpieces in felt, leather, or structured fabric—gold accents welcomed.
Weather
Late March Sydney autumn - 22-28°C. Can be warm, light layers advisable.
Part of
Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
Sat 7 Mar 2026 to Sat 25 Apr 2026 · Royal Randwick & Rosehill Gardens
Australia's richest autumn carnival with $40+ million in prize money across the Golden Slipper, The Championships, and supporting features.
Autumn elegance at its peak: rich burgundies, wines, plums, and emerald greens for Golden Slipper. Gold metallic accessories tie into the theme. The Championships Day 1 follows Derby Day tradition with black-and-white monochrome.
Fabrics: Structured tailoring, felt and leather headpieces, wool blends
- Touch of Gold
- Black and White
- autumn elegance
- statement headpieces
Check the official details before you go: australianturfclub.com.au ↗
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
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