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The Glamour of Ladies Day at Newmarket Advertise your event or share your raceday experiences 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 subscibers 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.
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. This information will be updated as it becomes available. Aintree: - Aintree When: Grand National Meeting in April Known as the style competition it runs from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th April On Thursday talent scouts will fast track you to the semi final on Friday's Ladies Day where judging will take place on the catwalk within The Style Enclosure in Red Rum Garden between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. On Saturday the winner is crowned with five other finalists Prizes: CITROËN C-CROSSER 2.2HDi EXCLUSIVE WORTH OVER £25,000! On Ladies' Day, judging will take place on the catwalk within The Style Enclosure in Red Rum Garden between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Finalists will be selected, including those from Thursday's photographic round, and invited back to Aintree on Grand National day, Saturday 5th April as a VIP guest, when the Grand Final will take place. Prizes: A brand new Citroën C-Crosser 2.2HDi Exclusive worth over £25,000 A luxury 10-day Almond Resorts Premium all inclusive Caribbean holiday for two people to Barbados or St Lucia. Featured in Matalan's Autumn fashion campaign including a photoshoot in a top London studio a £500 Totepool bet on the John Smith’s Grand National TICKETS AND HOSPITALITY ARE ON SALE NOW, BUY ONLINE OR CALL 0151 522 2911 TO FIND OUT ABOUT AINTREE’S GREAT VALUE HOSPITALITY PACKAGES.PRE-REGISTRATION FOR STYLE 2009 IS NOW CLOSED HOWEVER YOU CAN STILL ENTER ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF THE JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL AT THE RACECOURSE. Registration: Pre-register online or register on the day Ladies Day is open to all racegoers (over the age of 18 and a UK resident) attending the John Smith's Grand National meeting on either Thursday or Ladies' Day Friday. Ascot: - Ascot When: traditionally the third day of Royal Ascot in June. However in 2010 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 2010, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th June. Prizes: Prize Includes: Short Listed candidates are invited back on Saturday 19th 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. Bangor: - Bangor When: Friday 30th July 2010 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: Any racing day offers a Ladies Night package at Silks restaurant. Strictly speaking this is not a Ladies day as such. Prizes: No Registration: Book in advance Tel: Denise on 01225 424 609. Beverley: - Beverley When: Wednesday 11th August 2010 Prizes: No Registration: Not applicable Brighton: Brighton When: Thursday 7 August 2009 Prizes: Yes, Raindance eternity ring worth £6,500 Registration: Attendance on the day in The Ladies Day Marquee Our Ladies Day Marquee is THE place to enjoy a glamorous but relaxed afternoon. The marquee package includes: VIP Admission to the Ladies Day Marquee Reserved table for the day (exclusive tables of 10 or shared tables for smaller groups) Entertainment during the afternoon Champagne reception Three-course luncheon Carlisle: Carlisle When: Monday 2nd August 2010 Ladies night in 2010 is on Monday 2nd August and will end with a 90 minute concert by renowned Abba act Bjorn Again. An absolute must for everyone! Ladies Night combines all the thrills of flat racing with prizes for the "Best Dressed Lady", "Best Dressed Gent" and "Best Hat". The evening will be completed with musical entertainment after racing! Prizes: Ladies goody bags and the chance to win a fabulous prize from jewellers Beadle & Hill worth approx £4000!!! Registration: Attendance on the day Cheltenham: Cheltenham When: Thursday 18th March 2010 - Festival Week Prizes: 12 months use of a brand new Alfa Romeo Mito, provided by Gloucestershire's largest motor dealership, Blade Group - A deluxe overnight stay at The Greenway Hotel in the Cotswolds (part of the von Essen Hotels Collection), including a personal style taster session with Stuart Weir - 24 hour use of an amazing Aston Martin DB9, courtesy of Dream Car Hire - A fabulous coat from the Tweed Collection at lifestyle fashion specialists, Cousins of Cheltenham - A Magnum of Rose Champagne, courtesy of Lanson International Prizes will be presented to: - The Best Dressed Lady - The Lady with the Best Hat - The Lady with the Best Accessories Registration: Attendance on the day Chester: Chester When: 7th May 2009 Prizes: "Best Dressed to Impress Lady" competition with a £4,000 Almond Resorts luxury Caribbean Collection holiday, in addition flights from Manchester courtesy of Virgin Atlantic and Global Travel Group, up for grabs. Registration: Attendance on the day Doncaster: Doncaster When: Thursday 9th September 2010 Prizes: 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 4th June 2010 Prizes: Held at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Friday, 4th June 2010, Epsom's Ladies Day is the place to dress up in your best to see the finest fillies competing in the feature race - The Oaks. It is the day when Ladies take centre stage both on and off the course, and in our 'Style on The Downs' competition the most stylish racegoer will win a fabulous prize (for the last 4 years it's been a brand new Jeep!). Registration: Attendance on the day Folkestone: Folkestone When: 7th June 2010 Prizes: Unknown Registration: Attendance on the day Fontwell: Fontwell When: Thursday 19th August 2010 The new £6.5m Premier Grandstand opens for this Ladies Evening race meeting - one of the most popular fixtures of the year at Fontwell Park. The gates open at 3pm for what promises to be a fantastic night of racing and entertainment. The first race is off at 5.20pm. There are six races and a live band playing after racing. Full details will appear here in the near future. Prizes: Book early for Ladies Evening - one of our most popular meetings of the season. Once again we will be giving away £1000 to the Best Dressed Lady. There will be prizes for all ladies who reach the top ten. After racing there will be live music - band to be confirmed soon. Hospitality packages are available for groups of ten or more. To book telephone 01243 543335. Registration: Attendance on the day Hamilton: Hamilton When: 31st July 2010 Prizes: Not known Registration: Attendance on the day Haydock: Haydock When: Friday 7th August 2009 - Ladies Evening Prizes: Tips from fashion partner Harvey Nicholls and chance to take part in catwalk show Registration: Attendance on the day
Hereford: Hereford When: Sunday 20 June 2010 Prizes: Unknown Competitions for the best dressed and best hat - so dress to impress! Registration: Attendance on the day Kelso: Kelso When: Kelso Ladies Day is on Sunday 11th April - provisonally gates will open at 12pm with the first race off at 2.20pm. We will be having a Best Dressed Lady Competition, Best Hat and Best Couple with fantastic prizes to be won throughout the day. The first 200 Ladies through the gate will receive a complimentary Goody Bag packed with freebies. Registration: Attendance on the day Leicester: Leicester When: Saturday 13th June 2009 Prizes: Great prizes plus many other Ladies concession stands and free champagne. Sponsored by Heart 106. Emtertaiment by LEE MEMPHIS KING AND HIS BAND, early booking is advised. Registration: Attendance on the day Lingfield: Lingfield When: Saturday 24th July 2010 Come and join us for our annual Ladies' Evening on Saturday 24th July. 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: Best Dressed Gentleman Sponsor to be confirmed Best Hat Sponsor to be confirmed Gates Open: 15.45 First Race: 17.45 Last Race: 20.25 Please note that the race times may be subject to change. Call 01342 834 800 to pre-book your badges and save £5 on the gate price! 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 Musselburgh: Musselburgh When: Friday 18th June 2010 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. 2010 is another all ticket event, as all admission tickets are sold out in advance. The Running order for Ladies Day 2010 will be available shortly
2008 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 14th August 2010 Prizes: Best Dressed Competition give the winner £500 to spend in a local per una store. Win a Mercedes CLK-Class Cabriolet for the weekend with our Best Hat Competition. per una are also giving away free goody bags to the first 200 racegoers through the gate. We are delighted to welcome pop sensation WESTLIFE to Ladies Day, who will be featuring at our final Party in the Paddock Event and playing LIVE after racing. Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance Newcastle: Newcastle When: Saturday 24th July 2010 Prizes: To be anounced Registration: Attendance on the day First race 2.30pm, last race 5.50pm. Bars & catering facilities will remain open for at least an hour after the last race. Newmarket: Newmarket 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 8th July 2010. 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 Newmarket July Festival: Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th July 2010. Book the dates in your diary now for this unmissable social occasion! Enjoy a feast of fantastic racing, festival fashion and fun at this superb summer event. On Wednesday 7th July, the festival presents a selection of live classical music performances before, between and after the racing. Out on the track, look out for some scintillating performances in the feature race of the day, The UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes. 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. Hats are sure to be out in force on Ladies’ Day,Thursday 8th July, when there will be a prize for the Best Dressed Lady. The final day, Friday 9th July, sees the fashion focus still in the spotlight, whilst the racing action doesn’t get any hotter than this in the Darley July Cup, the world’s fastest thoroughbreds compete for glory and the champion sprinter’s crown! This is English summertime at its very best. Make sure you are part of it. 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 22nd June 2010 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 8th May 2010 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 13th May 2010 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: Plumpton When: Sunday 19th September 2010 Prizes: To be announced Registration: Attendance on the day Pontefract: Pontefract When: Wednesday 4th August 2010 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 19th 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. 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 from Redcar Racecourse will also be invited to the Go Racing In Yorkshire Grand Final. The winner of the Grand Final will be awarded a prize from Aldwark Manor Hotel near York. Registration: Attendance on the day 
Ripon: Ripon When: Ladies Day is Thursday 17th June 2010 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 10th July 2010 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. Thirsk: Thirsk When: Ladies Day is Tuesday 15th June 2010 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 Wincanton: Wincanton When: Tuesday 27th April 2010 Prizes: - prizes unknown if any Registration: Unknown Windsor: Windsor
Watch the video of the judging by Greg James Ladies Day When: Monday 26th July 2009 Prizes: - prizes unknown Registration: Unknown Yarmouth: Yarmouth
When: Tuesday Evening 13 July 2010 Prizes: - To be announced - event concludes with live concert Billed as a great night out and best to book in advance Registration: Attendance on the day York: York
When: Thursday 19th August 2010 Prizes: - On all four days there will be a real sense of fashion, plenty of hats and sharp suits mixed with those sporting more relaxed summer clothing, however for many there remains an extra special feel about Thursday as its Ladies day, complete with the chance to win a trip to Dubai courtesy of Marriott hotels. Registration: Attendance on the day
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