Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
Date to be announced · second Sunday in December
Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
flagship
Hong Kong's showpiece: four international Group 1s, a Longines-sponsored crowd, and the one day when hats and fascinators are common in the members' areas and boxes.
what to wear
Public enclosures: no dress code found. Members' Enclosure and above have written rules that are 'strictly enforced' (see enclosures); a Tourist Badge admits visitors to the Members' Enclosure, where singlets (including sleeveless T-shirts), sports shorts, slippers, flip-flops and plastic footwear are not acceptable. Read 13 Nov 2026.
Leave at home
Public enclosures: no dress code found. Members' Enclosure and above have written rules that are strictly enforced (see enclosures). Read 13 Nov 2026.
Leave at home
Outfits built to this dress code
6 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.
No public best-dressed contest was found for HKIR. Dress is driven by the members' and box codes: in winter 'overcoats or trench coats over the eligible dress code are acceptable'. Celebrity guests wear millinery (Kate Winslet wore a gold fascinator at HKIR, per Marie Claire UK).
Hong Kong December: about 15-21 C, dry and mild; cool in shaded stands. (General climate knowledge.)
where you are standing
Unacceptable: blue denim or ripped clothing, T-shirts, turtlenecks, tracksuits, singlets, cravats, shorts, overalls, sports shoes, slides, slippers, flip-flops, plastic footwear.
Dresses, blouses with skirts, or long trousers.
Blazer or suit jacket over a shirt with a standard neck tie or bow tie, long trousers and closed-toe shoes. Ties optional from May to October.
Unacceptable: ripped clothing, T-shirts (with image, graphic or text), tracksuits, singlets, shorts, overalls, slippers, flip-flops and plastic footwear. Parade Ring / Winners' Enclosure also bars shopping bags, backpacks and luggage.
Dresses, blouses, skirts or long trousers. Ladies may wear dressy shorts of an appropriate length.
Blazer or suit jacket over a shirt, plain T-shirt or turtleneck, with long trousers.
Unacceptable: T-shirts, tracksuits, singlets, shorts, overalls, sports shoes, flip-flops.
Dresses, blouses, skirts or long trousers.
Shirt, collared sports shirt or turtleneck with long trousers.
Unacceptable: singlets (including sleeveless T-shirts), shorts (sports shorts in Betting Halls), slippers, flip-flops, plastic footwear. This is the level a Tourist Badge holder enters.
Jeans, T-shirts and sports shoes accepted.
Jeans, T-shirts and sports shoes accepted.
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Check the official details before you go: member.hkjc.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.
