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You are invited · Sat 14 Feb 2026
J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders' Stakes Day
Matamata Racing Club, New Zealand
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Women: Smart casual to formal dresses appropriate for raceday and weather conditions; knee-length dresses recommended. Men: Smart casual to formal wear expected; judged on appropriateness for raceday and weather. Millinery: Headpiece is essential for women competitors; judged as critical component of outfit. Style: Appropriateness for raceday/weather, current trends, attention to detail, quality grooming and deportment
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Formal
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Prize money
- Supreme Winner (Top female): Life Pharmacy gift basket, magnum of wine, Red Barn dinner for four; Tuscany Road Classic Lady: $300 travel voucher and $300 clothing voucher; Outstanding Headwear: $200 millinery voucher; Matamata Menswear: $1000 chainsaw and accessories pack; Jane's Fashions Local Lady: $500 (1st), $300 (2nd), $200 (3rd) vouchers; Contemporary Racegoer: $250 bracelet, $500 hair studio voucher, $930 ladies lunch double pass
Women
Family Day with smart casual elegance. More relaxed than Cup or Oaks.
Required
- Smart day wear
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Fascinator or hat
- Playful patterns
- Bright colours
- Family-friendly elegance
Leave at home
- Denim
- Thongs
- Activewear
- Casual shorts
Men
Smart casual to formal. Jacket recommended but not essential in GA.
Required
- Collared shirt
- Tailored trousers
- Enclosed shoes
Encouraged
- Sports jacket
- Tie optional
- Polished casual
Leave at home
- Shorts
- Thongs
- Singlets
Formal enclosures
Smart casual to formal dresses appropriate for raceday and weather conditions; knee-length dresses recommended
General admission
Smart casual to formal wear expected; judged on appropriateness for raceday and weather
Styling notes
Appropriateness for raceday/weather, current trends, attention to detail, quality grooming and deportment
Weather
Late November - typically 20-26°C. Warmer day, sun protection important.
Enclosures
- General Admission
- Fashion Judging Areas
Fashions on the Field
- Supreme Winner
- Tuscany Road Classic Lady
- Outstanding Headwear
- Matamata Menswear
- Jane's Fashions Local Lady
- Contemporary Racegoer
- Best Dressed Junior (5-9 years)
- Best Dressed Junior (10-13 years)
Check the official details before you go: matamataracingclub.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
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