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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 5th April 2013 in the Red Rum Garden

Prizes: £5,000 cash, Matalan photoshoot, with £500 to spend in store

Registration: Pre-register online or register on the day

Ascot: - Ascot

When: Thursday June 20th 2013 - traditionally the third day of Royal Ascot in June.

Prizes: To be announced

Registration: First 2 days of racing. Open to all racegoers.

Ayr: - Ayr

When: Ladies Night - Saturday 10th Aug 2013 with Final on 20th September

Prizes: A new car supplied by Kerr & Smith. Best Dressed Man wins £300 of vouchers for Slater Menswear.

Registration: Attend this or one of several other qualifying race meetings prior to the Ladies Day Final on Friday 20th September.

Racing is followed with entertainment by a live band in the Horseshoe Bar and a disco in the Ayrshire Suite concluding around 11.30pm.

Bangor: - Bangor

When: Friday 2nd August 2013

Prizes: Yes

Registration: On the day.

Bath: - Bath

When: Saturday 31st August 2013

Prizes: To be advised

Compete in the best dressed and best hat competitions

Registration: On the day

Beverley: - Beverley

When: Wednesday 14th August 2013

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 8th August 2013

Prizes: Ladies Day is sponsored by local car dealers, FROSTS.

Prize for Best Dressed Lady

Registration: Attendance on the day

Carlisle: Carlisle

When: Monday 5th August 2013

Prizes: prizes for the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and Best Hat sponsored by Edinburgh Woollen Mill

The World's only race fixture exclusively for Lady Jockeys

Racing is followed by a Ronan Keating concert

Registration: Attendance on the day

Cartmel: - Cartmel

When: None in 2013

Prizes: Past prizes £5000 of diamond jewellery supplied by Wave Jewellery

The runner-up wins a night for two at the Swan Hotel and Spa at Newby Bridge.

Registration: On the day

Catterick: - Catterick

When: Friday evening 16th August 2013

Prizes: Fabulous prizes provided by Suzanne Gill Millinery, I Do Bridal and Evening Wear and the Tote in 2011.

Registration: On the day

Live music throughout the evening from Trio Gitan and also children's entertainment

Cheltenham: Cheltenham

When: Wednesday March 13th 2013 - Festival Week

Prizes : A cape of sheepskin, from Dlux Fashion

A Seasons Holidays vacation

Gift vouchers worth £1000 for spending at Moloh

Gift vouchers worth £1000 for spending at Stuart Holmes Hair & Beauty Spa

A Denise Innes bespoke Hat

A Piper Heidsieck bottle of Champagne

A fur jacket from Paris provided by Allure Lifestyle

An handcrafted leather belt from Italy supplied by Hip & Waisted

Prizes are for: • The Best dressed Lady • The best Ladies hat • Best accessories

Chepstow: - Chepstow

When: Ladies Evening Friday 12 July 2013

Prizes: for The Best Hat and Best Dressed Lady, includes live music before and after racing

Registration: On the day

Chester: Chester

When: Friday evening, 28th June 2013 Ladies Evening

Saturday, 31st August 2013 Ladies Day

Prizes : Worth over £1,000 from The Trafford Centre

Celebrities of Hollyoaks will be introducing and judging the competition.

Registration: Attendance on the day - complete the application form and hand it into the Paddock Rooms before 7pm

Doncaster: Doncaster

When: Saturday 18th May 2013 Ladies Evening

Thursday 12th September 2013 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.

Registration: Attendance on the day

Epsom: Epsom

When: Saturday 1st June 2013 - Derby Day

Prizes: In 2012 - A limited edition Horseshoe Necklace crafted by Theo Fennell. Two runners up each receive tickets to an Epsom Live! Night and a bottle of champagne.

Registration: Attendance on the day

Exeter: - Exeter

When: Tuesday, May 7 2013 Ladies Evening With Live Music during the evening

Prizes: Unknown

Registration: Unknown

Fontwell: Fontwell

When: Thursday 15 August 2013

Prizes: To be announced - To book telephone 01243 543335.

Registration: Attendance on the day

Ffos Las: Ffos Las

When: Thursday Evening 20 June 2013

Friday 23rd August Ladies Day 2013

Three for Four Offer

Prizes: In 2012 From Slaters Menswear, St Elli Shopping Cente and Alison Tod.

Followed by live music from Fat Barry's Sould Band

Registration: Attendance on the day

Goodwood: - Goodwood

When: Thursday 01 August 2013

Goodwood Ladies Day is the height of chic fashion and a wonderful opportunity to see and be seen.

Prizes: Not known

Registration: Attendance on the day

Hamilton: Hamilton

When: Saturday 03 August 2013

Prizes: Not known

Registration: Attendance on the day

Haydock: Haydock

When: Friday 07 June 2013 - Ladies Evening

Friday 05 July 2013 - Ladies Evening

A host of fabulous prizes on offer and also a top model competition for a chance to win a modelling contract.

Prizes 2011: Tips from fashion partner Harvey Nicholls and chance to take part in catwalk show

Registration: Attendance on the day



Ladies Day tips for just £0.83 per day at Betting School

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Hereford: Hereford

When: Sunday, Jun 23, 2013

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 26 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 06 July 2013

Prizes: Great prizes plus many other Ladies concession stands and free champagne. Sponsored by Heart 106.

Emtertaiment features THE HUMAN LEAGUE AND THE BLOW MONKEYS after racing, early booking is advised.

Registration: Attendance on the day

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Lingfield: Lingfield

When: Saturday 20 July 2013

After a thrilling evening at the races you can enjoy live music.

Prizes 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 16th May 2013

Prizes: Unknown

Market Rasen: - Market Rasen

When: Saturday 20 July 2013

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 14th June 2013

Ladies Day is a very popular event in Scotland.

Enjoy superb floral displays, best dressed competitions and raceday packages at Mussleburgh Racecourse.

Past Prizes: include a new Suzuki Swift, £250 shoppping vouchers with John Lewis.

Registration: Attendance on the day on the Fashion in the Field Stage behind the main Grandstand.

Newbury: Newbury

When: No announcement for 2013

Past Prizes: Holiday to Florida and over £1000 to spend

Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance

Newcastle: Newcastle

When: Saturday 27 July 2013

Prizes: To be anounced

Registration: Attendance on the day

Newmarket: Newmarket

When: Thursday 11th July 2013

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 25 June 2013

Prizes: To be advised

Registration: Attendance on the day

After racing enjoy all the fun of a casino and dance to a live band.

There are Goodie Bags for guests and jewellery and fashion stalls

Nottingham: Nottingham

When: Ladies' Day Saturday 11th May 2013

Ladies' Day Friday 16th August 2013

Prizes: Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat - win a VIP experience with totesport and prizes provided by Planet.

Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance

Perth: Perth

When: Thursday 16th May 2013

Prizes: Many prizes for the best dressed and goody bags for the first 100 ladies to arrive. In conjunction with Break through Breast Cancer.

Registration: Attendance on the day or book in advance

Enjoy a free catwalk show with some famous names in the modelling world

Fashion at Cheltenham Plumpton: Plumpton

When: Sunday 12th May 2013

Gates Open: 11.30am

First Race: 2.10pm

Last Race: 5.10pm

Admission Prices -

Adult Admission £18 (on the day), £14 (web advance) including a free programme and parking

Children under 18: FREE

There is only one enclosure for Ladies Day, with admission tickets giving access to all public areas.

Prizes for the best dressed ladies, men and children, hosted by Derek Thompson.

Prizes in 2013: 1st Prize: A 2 night stay at the beautiful Buxted Park, including dinner in the Rosette awarded restaurant, plus £500 in cash.

2nd prize – A stay at Molly Dishwasher, a interesting shepherds hut set in 70 acres of fields and surrounding woods at a village not far from Tonbeidge Wells.

3rd Prize: Phase Photographic will greet you with a glass of champagne in preparation for a hair and makeup consultation including a photo shoot.

“Best Dressed Man”

Mud Mania voucher for 8 for an exciting day of off-road racing in the West Sussex countryside.

“Best Dressed Child”

A choice of british made kids clothing designed by Dido & Bendigo.

Please note : Previous 1st prize winners are unable to enter the competitions

Registration: Attendance on the day



Pontefract: Pontefract

When: Wednesday 7th August 2013

There'll be a free buttonhole and glass of bubbly for the first 500 ladies in the Premier Enclosure

Prizes in 2012: A Mercedes for the day, 5* break at The Sands in Scarborough, Spa Day at the Verbena Spa, a meal for 2 at The Grange in York, a meal for 2 at Rogerthorpe Manor, a £165 voucher from the Simply Devine Hat Shop, handbags for the top 3 from them too, flowers for the top 3 and much more! There were also gift bags for 20 finalists!

For further details please call 01977 781307

Registration: Attendance on the day

Redcar: Redcar

When: Saturday 22nd June 2013

Prizes: supplied by: Market Cross Jewellers and Chic Hats, Orange Kerr and Kate Fearnley.

During the afternoon 10 finalists will be chosen for the Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competitions. Judging will take place after the 4th and 5th races.

Registration: Attendance on the day



For Tips on what to wear check out the secrets of the 'best dressed lady'

Ladies Day as Ripon



Ripon: Ripon

When: Ladies Day is Thursday 20th June 2013

Prizes in 2011: The Best Dressed Lady won a champagne lunch for two at the meeting of her choice.

Very popular event - prizes in 2013 for Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competition to be announced nearer the time.

Registration: Attendance on the day

Salisbury: Salisbury

When: Saturday Evening 13th July 2013

Prizes: Fabulous prizes to be announced

Followed by Navi as Michael Jackson

Registration: Attendance on the day

Music after the racing performed by Navi, ‘the world’s Number 1 Michael Jackson impersonator

Sedgefield: - Sedgefield

When: Tuesday (evening) 27 August 2013

Prizes in 2011: £500 CASH, A BOTTLE OF BUBBLY, PLUS MANY MORE PRIZES!

A free Estee Lauder goody bag will be presented to the first 300 ladies to arrive.

Southwell: - Southwell

When: Sunday 18th August 2013

Ladies Day is sponsored by the Newark Advertiser. Prizes on offer for 'Best Dressed Lady', 'Best Hat' and 'Best Shoes'.

Live music after racing is from Take That Experience

Ladies with PRE BOOKED tickets will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival at the racecourse.

Stratford-on-Avon: Stratford-on-Avon

When: Ladies Day on Sunday 21st July, 2013

Seven excellent National Hunt Races

Competitions for: Best Dressed Lady, Most Fashionable Lady, Best Hat/Fascinator & Best Dressed Couple

The first 200 ladies into the Club & Tattersall Enclosures will get a free glass of Pimms.

Past 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

Taunton: Taunton

When: Wednesday 24th April 2013 - First race 4.50pm last race 8.05pm

Prizes: The Best Dressed Lady & Best Hat Competitions

Registration: On the day

Thirsk: Thirsk

When: Ladies Day is Saturday 7th September 2013

Prizes: The Best Dressed Lady & Best Hat Competitions - prizes sponsored by Barkers of Northallerton for Best Dressed Gentleman and Best Dressed Lady.

Registration: Book in advance and entry on the day for Ladies Day

Uttoxeter: - Uttoxeter

When: Thursday evening 13th June, 2013

Prizes: To be announced

Registration: On the day

Warwick: - Warwick

When: Friday, 5th July 2013

Prizes: To be announced

Registration: On the day

Wetherby: - Wetherby

When: Thursday evening 30th May 2013

Prizes: Sponsored by James Brindley Interiors include a £600 voucher to spend in store and an invitation to attend the St Leger meeting at Doncaster in September to represent Wetherby in 'Yorkshire's Best Dressed Lady' competition.

Also a prize of £150 to spend in-store for the Best Hat on the evening.

Registration: On the day

Fashion Shows from students from Leeds College of Art and Design

Wincanton: Wincanton

When: Tuesday 14th May 2013

Prizes: for the 'Best dressed Lady' and 'Best Hat'.

A fashion show will be held in the Kingwell Restaurant - book in advance

Registration: Unknown

Windsor: Windsor

When: Monday evening 17th June 2013

Prizes: to be announced - Pimms on the lawn and girlie treats

Registration: On the day

Worcester: - Worcester

When: Saturday 1st June 2013

Past Prizes: include a £300 voucher for the Best Dressed Lady, a £200 voucher for the runner-up, and a £200 voucher for the Most Extravagant Hat winner, plus fantastic goodie bags.

Includes Best Dressed Little Lady (under 12yrs) competitions!

Yarmouth: Yarmouth

When: Tuesday Evening 16 July 2013 - fantastic prizes with live music on the lawns.

Eastern Festival Ladies Day Thu, 19th September, 2013

Prizes: - To be announced - event concludes with live concert

Free champagne, £1000's in prizes Book early to avoid disappointment

Registration: Attendance on the day

York: York

When: Thursday 22 August 2013 - to be confirmed

Past Prizes: - a trip to Dubai courtesy of Marriott hotels.

Registration: Attendance on the day

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