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You are invited · Sat 17 Oct 2026

Qatar Racing British Champions Day

Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, United Kingdom

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Smart autumn fashion; hats optional

Qatar Racing British Champions Day

Theme colours

  • burgundy
  • navy
  • gold
  • emerald

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Formal
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Autumn

Women

Ascot Racecourse encourages dressy and sophisticated attire during the Flat season, with specific guidelines for different enclosures.

Required

  • A dress, suit or jumpsuit with a hat or headpiece
  • Tailored trousers with a jacket, collared shirt and tie or cravat

Leave at home

  • Fancy dress
  • Novelty attire
  • Sportswear

Men

Ascot Racecourse encourages dressy and sophisticated attire during the Flat season, with specific guidelines for different enclosures.

Required

  • Jacket, collared shirt and tie or cravat

Leave at home

  • Trainers
  • Fancy dress
  • Novelty attire
  • Sportswear

Outfits built to this dress code

What to wear to Ascot flat racedays

5 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.

See the outfits

Weather

Mid-October Ascot - 12-18°C. Cooler autumn day, warm layers recommended.

History

QIPCO British Champions Day is one of Ascot's flagship events alongside Royal Ascot, King George Weekend, and Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup

Enclosures

  • Royal Enclosure
  • Queen Anne Enclosure
  • Windsor Enclosure
  • Village Enclosure
  • Iron Stand

Check the official details before you go: ascot.com ↗

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