Ladies Day at the races is all about style and glamour...
The Glamour of Ladies Day at Newmarket Question: Where do you think you can pick up £73,000 plus for free by doing the things you love? Answer: Just by attending certain race meetings throughout the UK Puzzled? The Racing Events in question GAVE AWAY in 2008 3 cars, 4 foreign holidays, £13,000 in jewellry, 6 stays in luxury hotels and much, much more. Think you've been missing something? The events in question are 'LADIES DAYS' Yup, I was staggered when I started researching this subject and it's set to get even bigger. Ladies days are by far the most popular racing events and attract huge crowds. So all you female subscribers start sorting out your best glad rags and the guys now have a perfect excuse to get wives, partners, sisters out to those Ladies Days and start bringing home some of that largesse and enjoy tip top horse racing tips for your day at the races. I have put together a webpage which brings together information on all the Ladies Days at UK racecourses so that you can see where and when they take place and the prizes they offer. Find out what the
best dressed ladies
are wearing. Aintree: - Aintree When: Friday 13th April 2012 in the Red Rum Garden Prizes: To be announced Past prizes include: • An Almond Resorts Caribbean holiday for two • Feature in a Matalan photo shoot • £500 shopping spree in Matalan • A £500 Totepool bet • £500 worth of Benefit treats! £250 MATALAN VOUCHERS £500 BENEFIT GOODIES 2 VIP TICKETS TO THE OFFICIAL JOHN SMITH'S GRAND NATIONAL WINNERS' PARTY Registration: Pre-register online or register on the day Ascot: - Ascot When: traditionally the third day of Royal Ascot in June. In 2011 Ascot Racecourse will be scouting for a new and undiscovered female personality that best complements the glamour and elegance of the world's most famous racecourse. Takes place on the opening two days of Royal Ascot 2011, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th June. Prizes: To be announced Past Prizes Include: Short Listed candidates are invited back on Saturday 18th June to be present when the winner is announced. Hospitality for you and a guest will be provided. These are the events which took place in 2009 Presenting the trophy to the winners of The Queen Alexandra Stakes on Saturday 21st June. Interview on the BBC (subject to scheduling). The winner to feature in the Ascot 2009 promotional literature, both print work and online. Double page editorial spread in the Royal Ascot Magazine 2009. Editorial feature in the racecard on Saturday 11th May 2009 promoting the 2009 competition. Lunch for 4 in the Pavilion Restaurant on Saturday 26th July. Opportunity to win a contract with Models 1 agency. An invitation for you and a guest to return on the opening day of Royal Ascot 2009 as guest of Ascot Racecourse. Registration: First 2 days of racing. Open to all racegoers. Ayr: - Ayr When: Ladies Night - Saturday 11th August 2012 Prizes: first prize this year is a brand new car supplied by Kerr & Smith. Registration: To have a chance of winning one of these great prizes it couldn't be easier. Ladies simply have to attend one of several qualifying race meetings leading up to William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Ladies Day, including ladies night, dress in their finery and impress our judges. The best dressed ladies at each event will be awarded with a bronze coin, the passport to the final when up to 27 ladies will have a coin and will be asked to daw the name of a horse running in the William Hill (Ayr) Bronze Cup that day. The lady who draws the name of the winning horse drives away with the star prize! Bangor: - Bangor When: Friday 3rd August 2012 Prizes: Yes Racegoers at Bangor-on-Dee have fun dressing to impress at Ladies' Day in association with Debenhams of Wrexham. There is the opportunity to go shopping for all the latest beauty products in the Debenhams Marquee and don't forget to dress up for the 'Best Dressed Lady' competition and maybe you'll win a fabulous prize. Registration: On the day. Bath: - Bath When: Saturday 1st September 2012 Prizes: Join us for our 200 year anniversary festivities! Expect glitz and glamour and dress to impress for the best dressed and best hat competitions. Then party after racing with live music at the birthday party celebrations topped off with a fantastic fireworks display! Registration: On the day Beverley: - Beverley When: Wednesday 15th August 2012 Prizes: To be announced - last year's winner received a beautiful diamond necklace Registration: all admission badges and tickets must be booked in advance Brighton: Brighton When: Thursday 9 August 2012 Prizes: Ladies Day is sponsored by local car dealers, FROSTS. Registration: Attendance on the day in The Ladies Day Marquee Carlisle: Carlisle When: Monday 6th August 2012 Last year's highlights include: A world first, with a card exclusively for Lady Jockeys Fashion and fun as thousands from Carlisle and surrounding areas dress up for a summer evening A post racing concert from Alexandra Burke Prizes: Ladies goody bags and the chance to win a fabulous prize from jewellers Beadle & Hill worth approx £4000!!! Registration: Attendance on the day Catterick: - Catterick When: Friday evening 17th August 2012 Prizes: Fabulous prizes provided by Suzanne Gill Millinery, I Do Bridal and Evening Wear and the Tote in 2011. Registration: On the day Cheltenham: Cheltenham When: Wednesday March 14th 2012 - Festival Week Prizes in 2011: We'll be awarding fantastic prizes from the Greenway Hotel, Cousins of Cheltenham, Von Essen Hotels and Stuart Holmes hair and beauty to the Best Dressed Lady, Best Accessories and Best Hat. Save time on the day and pre-enter for the Fashion Awards. Send us an email with your name, address and mobile phone number. We'll then contact you with more details closer to the day. Go racing free on Ladies Day! Buy a Tattersalls ticket online in February for the full price of £45, entering the code LADY, and if a lady trains the winner of a race on Ladies Day, we'll give you your money back. Registration: Attendance on the day or pre-enter for the Fashion Awards. For what to wear see top of page. Chepstow: - Chepstow When: Ladies Day Friday 4 May 2012 Ladies Evening Friday 13 July 2012 Prizes 2011: for The Best Hat and Best Dressed Lady, and live music prior to racing this is an occasion not to be missed. Make it an afternoon to remember by booking our “FABULOUS FILLIES” package which is now available for this day. But hurry, as this package is only available when you book in advance and places are limited! Ladies Evening Join us at our most glamorous event in the Chepstow Racing calendar. Prizes 2011: for The Best Hat and Best Dressed Lady and a live band playing after racing. What better way to spend a summer’s evening. Watch out for details of our fantastic “BUBBLES & BICEPS” package. This package is only available when booked in advance.Rum n Rhythm Night Registration: On the day Chester: Chester When: Friday evening, 29th June 2012 Prizes 2011: 1st prize: £500 worth of vouchers and a beauty hamper from John Lewis 2nd prize: £300 worth of vouchers to spend at Coast 3rd prize: £100 gift card for The Trafford Centre 4th prize: Three course meal with Champagne courtesy of Restaurant 1539 at Chester Racecourse Celebs will be out in force for Ladies Evening with the stars of Hollyoaks introducing and judging the competition throughout the evening. For your chance to win great prizes simply pick up a race card, complete the application form and hand it into the Paddock Rooms before 7pm Registration: Attendance on the day Saturday, 1 September 2012 Ladies Day Doncaster: Doncaster When: Thursday 13th September 2012 St. Leger Festival Ladies Day Prizes 2011: Great prize packages for the winner and two runners up include include bespoke hand-made Swarovski Crystal matching necklace and bracelet by Glitzed2bitz, free membership at Cannons Gym, a stay for two at The Crown Hotel at Bawtry, vouchers from Funky Fascinators, spa treatments at Elements Medi Spa, First-Class rail tickets from National Express and a range of prizes from House of Fraser. Following the Doncaster competition will be the final of the Yorkshire racecourses 'Best Dressed Lady Racegoer in Yorkshire 2008' with the overall winner receiving a weekend's pampering at the renowned Aldwark Manor Hotel near York. Registration: Attendance on the day Epsom: Epsom When: Friday 1st June 2012 Prizes 2011: All Queen’s Stand and Duchess’s Stand customers can enter themselves in the competition and celebrity judges choose their top ten Best Dressed Ladies. This is then reduced to three with the final winner being crowned live on the BBC. 2010's winner Laura Gleich was wearing a beautiful dress and jacket made by her mother with a contrasting hat which she made herself. Aside from the excitement of winning, Laura was delighted to win a luxury trip to Ireland including VIP entry to Galway races. Registration: Attendance on the day Exeter: - Exeter When: Tuesday, May 8 2012 Ladies Evening With Live Music 5.50pm Prizes: Unknown Registration: Unknown Folkestone: Folkestone When: Monday 6th June 2011 Prizes: Unknown Registration: Attendance on the day Fontwell: Fontwell When: Thursday 16 August 2012 There will be a best dressed lady competition, fantastic entertainment and the Magic of Motown playing live after racing. Prizes 2011: Last year we gave away £1000 to the Best Dressed Lady. Hospitality packages are available for groups of ten or more. To book telephone 01243 543335. Registration: Attendance on the day Ffos Las: Ffos Las When: Thursday 21 June 2012 First Race: 5:50 PM Last Race: 8:20 PM Race Type: Jumps Prizes: Unknown Registration: Attendance on the day Goodwood: - Goodwood When: Thursday 02 August 2012 Goodwood Ladies Day is the height of chic fashion and a wonderful opportunity to see and be seen. Hamilton: Hamilton When: Saturday 04 August 2012 Prizes: Not known Registration: Attendance on the day Haydock: Haydock When: Friday 01 June 2012 - Ladies Evening Friday 10 August 2012 - Ladies Evening Prizes 2011: Tips from fashion partner Harvey Nicholls and chance to take part in catwalk show Registration: Attendance on the day
Hereford: Hereford When: Sunday, Jun 24, 2012 Prizes: Unknown Ladies Day competitions for the best dressed and best hat - so dress to impress! Registration: Attendance on the day Kelso: Kelso When: Sunday 27 May 2012 Prizes: Magnum of Champagne. prize for the Best Dressed Couple. The first 200 Ladies through the gate receive a luxury goody bag, containing a range of fantastic goodies. Registration: Attendance on the day Leicester: Leicester When: Saturday 07 July 2012 Prizes: Great prizes plus many other Ladies concession stands and free champagne. Sponsored by Heart 106. Emtertaiment features HEAVEN 17, ABC AND BELINDA CARLISLE , early booking is advised. Registration: Attendance on the day Lingfield: Lingfield When: Saturday 21 July 2012 After a thrilling evening at the races you can enjoy live music. Don't forget to don your best outfit, with the following fabulous prizes to be won for Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman and Best Hat: Past Prizes: Best Dressed Lady Sponsored by Planet 1st Prize: £300 worth of Planet vouchers 2nd Prize: £200 worth of Planet vouchers 3rd Prize: £100 worth of Planet vouchers Registration: Attendance on the day Ludlow: - Ludlow When: Thursday 17th May 2012 Prizes: Unknown Market Rasen: - Market Rasen When: Saturday 21 July 2012 Prizes: Great prizes for best dressed Lady and Best Hat competitions. Saturday Ladies evening 13th August 2012 With entertainment after racing Musselburgh: Musselburgh When: Friday 15th June 2012 Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse is firmly established as one of the premier events in the Scottish sporting and social calendar. It's Musselburgh Racecourse's most glamorous day, with beautiful floral displays, fashion competitions for the best dressed racegoers, VIP hospitality packages and plenty of female and male racegoers enjoying our five star venue. Past Prizes: brand new Suzuki Swift, best dressed male racegoer will win a £250 shoppping voucher with John Lewis, The racegoer with the best hat will win a £250 shoppping voucher with John Lewis, Our best dressed group of racegoers will win a £250 shoppping voucher with John Lewis Registration: Attendance on the day. All these events will be held on the Fashion in the Field Stage behind the main Grandstand, and compered by Forth One's Grant Stott Newbury: Newbury When: Saturday 13th August 2011 Past Prizes: Our celebrity judging panel Jemma Kidd, Chanelle McCoy and Emma Spencer are looking forward to the line up of colourful outfits, hats & tiaras! With a fabulous holiday to Florida courtesy of Charter Travel and over £1000 to spend at stylish Hungerford boutiques bei capelli and Angela Knight up for grabs we're anticipating a bumper entry! Registration is open from 11.30am until 1.20pm beside the Copper King Building. Special Offer: Two free ladies day tickets if you book a non-raceday event for more than 100 people. Quote the code shown in the Summer Guide or our May e-newsletter and your tickets will be despatched. Also all bookings go into a draw to win a table for 10 on Ladies Day! Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance Newcastle: Newcastle When: Saturday 28 July 2012 This is the place to be seen this summer, with both ladies and gents going all out to impress in the latest fashions. Last year was a complete sell out so please book early. Early Bird discount of £5 off Premier admissions tickets. Book early, as this offer is only available until 31 March 2012. Prizes: To be anounced Registration: Attendance on the day First race 2.10pm, last race 5.30pm. Bars & catering facilities will remain open for at least an hour after the last race. Newmarket: Newmarket When: Thursday 12th July 2012. The July Festival is the highlight of Newmarket’s midsummer racing season. This irresistible three day event combines classic horse racing of the highest quality with a vibrant atmosphere in an enchanting English garden party setting, making it a fantastic and must-visit social and sporting occasion. Known as the English rose of racing, the July course has a rustic charm, unique ambiance and character like no other racecourse with its open air bars, thatched roofs, flourishing flowers and green velvet turf. Ladies Day is the most glamorous of summer racedays on Thursday 13th July 2012. This Ladies Day will present another high class race card but all eyes and attention will be on the stylish and elegant ladies hoping to be crowned Best Dressed Lady. On top of the fabulous racing and fabulous fashions the guests can enjoy Champagne in the new Pink Bar, Pimms, exquisite food and fine wines in any of the July Course’s restaurants while soaking up the wonderful ambience and style of this stunning festival The fashon focus of the festival will begin on day one as each day will play host to its own best dressed competition. Final details will be announced nearer the time. Prizes: To be announced Registration: Finalists for each of the days awards will be chosen from the crowd from the time of gates opening Newton Abbot: Newton Abbot When: Tuesday 26 June 2012 Prizes: To be advised Registration: Attendance on the day The Beresford Clinic Ladies Day welcomes you to a 2 course buffet with drinks and a fashion show by Clarks Village and Inspirations at South Devon College. After racing there is a fun casino and dance to a live band. There will be stalls selling some of thelatest jewellery, make-up and fashion etc not to mention every guest will receive a delightful little bag of goodies. Nottingham: Nottingham When: Totesport Kilvington Ladies' Day Saturday 7th May 2011 Prizes: Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat - with the chance to win a VIP experience with totesport as well as some great prizes provided by Planet. Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance Perth: Perth When: Thursday 12th May 2011 Prizes: There will be amazing prizes on offer for the 'best dressed' and with goody bags available to the first 100 ladies through the turnstiles, being fashionably late is not an option! Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance An event to be seen and photographed at in Scotland's social calendar. Get some fashion ideas & tips for the summer season as we will have a spectacular catwalk show in front of the Nelson Stand with beauty specialists and fashion names puttting on a show for all to enjoy. 
Plumpton: PlumptonWhen: Sunday 18th September 2011 Gates Open: 11.30amFirst Race: 2.00pmLast Race: 5.00pm Admission Prices - Adult Admission £16 (on the day), £10 (web advance) including a free programme and parking Senior Concessions (60+) on the day with photo ID: £11 Children under 18: FREE Join us for a day of fun, fizz and fashion at Plumpton Racecourse’s Ladies Day. Plumpton Racecourse reverts to one enclosure for Ladies Day, with admission tickets giving access to all public areas. Customers who book online before Monday 12th September pay only £10 per ticket, saving £6 on the on the day price of £16. Ladies Day features fantastic prizes for the best dressed ladies, men and children, hosted by At The Race’s Matt Chapman. The star prize for the best dressed lady is a 7 night fully inclusive Mediterranean Cruise for 2 courtesy of MSC Cruises. We have plenty to keep everyone entertained all day – alongside 7 races and the fashion competitions, the Al Fresco Garden Area includes a Shopping Village, Heart Pamper Zone, live music, entertainers, and outdoor tables and chairs to relax and enjoy a beautiful day out in the heart of the Sussex countryside.” Ladies Day is also a great day to bring the family racing with a funfair and best dressed child competition, and children under 18 enjoy free admission. “Best Dressed Lady” 1st prize – 7 nights Mediterranean Cruise, full board, on the MSC Yacht Club for two adults, including return flights from London Gatwick and local tranfers – Courtesy of MSC Cruises 2nd prize – An overnight stay in the seductive myhotel Brighton, including welcome cocktails and full English breakfast – Courtesy of myhotel Brighton 3rd prize – A full pamper package at one of Burgess Hill’s “Premier” salons – Courtesy of Nu Mi “Best Dressed Man” 1st prize – Hot Air Balloon ride – Courtesy of Go Ballooning “Best Dressed Child” 1st prize – To be a zoo keeper for the day at Drusillas Park – Courtesy of Dursillas Park Please note : Previous 1st prize winners are unable to enter the competitions Registration: Attendance on the day Pontefract: Pontefract When: Wednesday 3rd August 2011 Prizes: Best Dressed Lady competition, free glass of bubbly and buttonhole for Ladies in the Premier Enclosure, avenue of Ladies Day shops. And the event will be sponsored by Bollinger. Registration: Attendance on the day Redcar: Redcar When: Saturday 18th June 2010 Prizes: Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat Competitions taking place during the afternoon, with luxury prizes kindly supplied by: Market Cross Jewellers and Chic Hats, Totepool and Kate Fearnley. During the afternoon our spotters will be mingling through the crowds selecting individuals to go forward into the best dressed lady and best hat competitions. The Best Dressed Lady competition will be judged after the 3rd race and the Best Hat competition will be judged after the 4th race. Registration: Attendance on the day 
Ripon: Ripon When: Ladies Day is Thursday 16th June 2011 Prizes: The Best Dressed Lady wins a champagne lunch for two at the meeting of her choice. Registration: Attendance on the day Wearing black with striking accessories, the winner in 2009 Best Dressed Lady was Freddie James from Yarm who won £500 in gift vouchers sponsored by Lynx Womenswear. A familiar face in racing’s Best Dressed parades, Jayne Spink from Harrogate was awarded Best Hat, winning Joint Annual Membership to Ripon Races for the 2010 season. Freddie James went forward to the final of Go Racing in Yorkshire’s 2009 Best Dressed Lady competition along with winners from all the other Yorkshire courses at Doncaster Racecourse on 10th September Salisbury: Salisbury When: Saturday 9th July 2011 Prizes: 'Ladies Evening' when Ladies are encouraged to dress their best - for prizes Registration: Attendance on the day 'Ladies Evening' when Ladies are encouraged to dress their best - for some great prizes! This is the seventh Ladies Evening at Salisbury and it promises to be another great night out in 2010. The ladies make a great effort and this race night gets more popular every year. Come and enjoy evening racing at its best, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Children's entertainments are provided and remember to leave plenty of time for your journey. Immediately after racing the ‘official’ Girls Aloud tribute band called ‘Girls Allowed’ will be performing live on stage, opposite the stands, for an hour. Sedgefield: - Sedgefield When: Tuesday 23 August 2011 Prizes: £500 CASH, A BOTTLE OF BUBBLY, PLUS MANY MORE PRIZES! First 300 Ladies through the gates will receive a FREE Estee Lauder goody bag. Plus keep yourself looking your best with our Estee Lauder cosmetic stations provided to top-up your make-up throughout the day! LIVE entertainment from STARDUST EXPRESS in the main Pavilion bar to keep the party going after racing! Southwell: - Southwell When: Sunday 14th August 2011 Ladies Day is our most popular fixture of the season and is held in association with the Newark Advertiser. Ladies are encouraged to dress up and compete for the array of prizes on offer for 'Best Dressed Lady', 'Best Hat' and 'Best Shoes'. The day will be packed with exciting entertainment once the gates open at 11.45am starting with a ladies fashion show at 12.30pm and will continue after racing with live music from Battle Of The Divas so you can dance away the rest of the early evening. All ladies who PRE BOOK their tickets will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival at the racecourse on the day. Stratford-on-Avon: Stratford-on-Avon When: Ladies Day on Sunday 17th July, 2011 Seven excellent National Hunt Races Competitions for: Best Dressed Lady, Most Fashionable Lady, Best Hat/Fascinator & Best Dressed Couple Free glass of Pimms for the first 200 ladies into the Club & Tattersall Enclosures. Prizes include a Spa Day at The Welcombe Menzies Hotel, bespoke fully designed hat/fascinator from Laura Jane Design Registration: Book in advance and entry on the day for Ladies Day Thirsk: Thirsk When: Ladies Day is Saturday 3rd September 2011 Prizes: The Best Dressed Lady & Best Hat Competitions - prizes unknown if any Held in the Executive Marquee (ticket holders only) Registration: Book in advance and entry on the day for Ladies Day Uttoxeter: - Uttoxeter When: Thu, 9 June, 2011 The feature evening of the summer calendar. Dress to impress as we're on the lookout for the best hat and best dressed female. This is the event to be seen at this summer. Warwick: - Warwick When: Saturday, 7th May The feature evening of the summer calendar. Dress to impress as we're on the lookout for the best hat and best dressed female. This is the event to be seen at this summer. Wetherby: - Wetherby When: Thursday 19th May 2011 Join us for a raceday where the focus is very much on the Ladies! Fashion Shows from students from Leeds College of Art and Design and great prizes to be won in our Best Dressed Lady Competition Wincanton: Wincanton When: Tuesday 15 May 2012 Prizes: Ladies and Gentleman Wincanton Racecourse's Ladies Day is a great chance to come and dress up, there will be prizes for the 'Best dressed Lady' and 'Best Hat'. Book a table in the Kingwell Restaurant where we'll be holding a fashion show - a great girls day out! Registration: Unknown Windsor: Windsor
Watch the video of the judging by Greg James Ladies Day When: Saturday 09 June 2012 Prizes: A perennial favourite with the ladies and 2012 promises to be our biggest and best Ladies Night ever. Flowers, champagne, gorgeous dresses, fantastic prizes and loads of girly treats all night! Watch this space for news of our headline band... Registration: On the day Always a night that entertains, watch the crowds go by, sample some girlie treats and finish the night with some dancing on the lawn with band The Mix playing lots of disco tunes after the racing finishes. Worcester: - Worcester When: Saturday 4th June 2012 Dress to impress and you could be selected for the Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat or Best Dressed Little Lady (under 12yrs) competitions! Catch the Battle Of The Divas perform live on stage in the centre of the course after racing! For approximately 90minutes, lose yourself in a great evening of magical musical talents performed by superb songstresses - simply one great song after another! Yarmouth: Yarmouth
When: Tuesday Evening 17 July 2012 Eastern Festival Ladies Day Thu, 20 September, 2012 Prizes: - To be announced - event concludes with live concert Our most glamorous night of the year has Champagne and Pimms plus a thousand pounds worth of prizes for the best dressed ladies! Enjoy the racing followed by live music on the lawns in front of the public grandstands. Book your tickets early as this is a very popular event and the premier enclosure and the restaurant has sold out for the last 6 years! Registration: Attendance on the day York: York
When: Thursday 23August 2012 Prizes: - Every day of the Ebor Festival will showcase the best in racing fashion culminating in the dazzling glamour of Ladies day on Thursday and the chance to win a trip to Dubai courtesy of Marriott hotels. Registration: Attendance on the day
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