IT’S been dubbed ‘The Royalty of Country Cups’ and 2016’s Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup on Saturday 8 October promises to be Warwick’s biggest and best day out of the year.
It’s time to gather friends, workmates and clients for a day of fun, frivolity and entertainment on the track and trackside.
Warwick Turf Club secretary Kristen Doyle said one of the highlights as always would be Fashions on the Field, which this year is offering substantially increased prizemoney.
Judges will be scouting the crowd throughout the day for finalists in three categories – Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Couple and Best Millinery.
Spotters will roaming Allman Park throughout the day and will be at the entry of the Pavilion precinct looking for potential entrants, with this gate only for Cassels Subaru Pavilion ticket holders.
The Pavilion Gate opens at noon.
Anyone can enter Fashions on the Field on the day by simply filling in a nomination form available from the nomination desk located near the Rose City Shoppingworld Fashions on the Field stage no later than 1pm.
“We are offering a $2000 travel voucher and $500 for the winner of each of the categories,” Ms Doyle said.
“We are very grateful to the sponsors of the event, Rose City Shoppingworld, David Gengos and Company, XXXX and Rose City Shoppingworld retailers.
The new pavilion at Allman Park is complete and the finishing touches are being put on the new bar facilities in time for Saturday.
Ms Doyle said there would be a caravan on site with betting facilities and TVs suspended from the ceilings of the betting area to give punters a better view of all the action.
Gates at Allman Park open to the public at 11am on Saturday.
General admission is $20 per person or $15 for pre-purchased tickets. Pre-purchase tickets are still available at the Turf Club office on Victoria Street on Thursday 6 October and on Friday.
Visitors are invited to get in the Cup mood by coming along to the MyOptical Calcutta on Friday night from 6.30pm in the Members Lounge at Allman Park.
Admission to the Calcutta is free and all are welcome to enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar.
Saturday’s racing is a TAB meeting with seven races on the program.
Fashions on the Field guidelines and criteria
Ladies Racewear
1. Style and originality
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races, and no denim.
3. Attention to detail of accessories.
4. Fashion can be slightly daring, but it must still represent ladies daywear.
5. Hats or fascinators are essential.
6. Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends – a truly fashionable lady will have an edge to her outfit that makes heads turn.
7. Grooming and deportment.
8. Suitability of the outfit for the climate.
9. Entrants must be females over 18 years of age.
Couples Racewear
1. Style and originality.
2. Appropriateness of outfit for a day at the races.
3. Attention to detail of accessories for both male and female. For the gentlemen, accessories such as cufflinks, lapel flower, hat, and hanker-chief should be considered.
4. A jacket and tie are essential for the gentlemen.
5. Hats or fascinators are essential for the lady.
6. Understanding and interpretation of current fashion trends.
7. Grooming and deportment.
8. Suitability of the outfits for the climate.
9. The couple’s appearance must work in unison with each other and should appear to complement each other’s outfit. This does not necessarily mean, for example, that the gentleman’s tie is made from the fabric of the ladies dress.
10. Entrants must be one male and one female, both over 18 years of age.
Hat/Fascinator
The rules are simple and reflect classic ladies’ race wear rules with particular attention to the style, presentation, and matching of the headpiece to the outfit.
Feathers or hairclips are not suitable millinery. Hats and fascinators only.
