Racing and fashion have always gone hand-in-hand and the ACTTAB Melbourne Cup race day, The Students Race Day in October, Preview Day in February (Junior's and open) and Kamberra Wine Company Black Opal Stakes day are the days that the Myer Fashions on the field competitions are conducted for men and women.
The Junior section has been added to the Preview Day Fashions on the field competition in February along with a Classic Couples competition as a prelude to the Black Opal Stakes Day.
Prizes at the Myer Fashions on the field competition will include cash, holiday vouchers and Myer gift cards.
The annual Students Race Day on 14 October 2011 in conjunction with the YouthCARE Canberra Race Day will include a Fashions on the field competition which includes the Fashion Designers Award. All are welcome to compete for great prizes.
Each year, local, regional and interstate racegoers enter Fashions On the Field, and several previous winners have continued on to win and be placed in other competitions nationally. The event receives much interest from the public and media with local and regional exposure.
Classic Ladies Race wear is the feature fashion event of every major race meeting.
Millinery Award a sub-category to the Classic Ladies Racewear competition (Black Opal Stakes days only).
Classic Mens Race wear some great prizes for the gentlemen.
Classic Couples Race wear allows the men and their partners to compete for the prize pool.
Junior Competition will be the major competitions at the 2012 Preview Day 27 February 2012.
All ladies, providing they are wearing a hat or fascinator, and gentlemen attending Thoroughbred Park's race meetings, are eligible to enter the Classic catagories. Roaming Fashion Officials will also be inviting fashionably dressed race goers to enter the competition in all catagories. Winners from Classic Mens Race wear and Classic Ladies Race wear competitions are ineligible to enter Classic Couples Race wear. Entrants should register between the times advised at the Fashion Stage, unless otherwise approached by our expert Fashion on the Field official scouts.
Entrants will be given a numbered card for the preliminary judging, which will take place in the same area.
Entrants will be asked to stand on stage with each entrant doing a catwalk while the judges make their decision. A minimum of two heats for the Classic Ladies Racewear will take place and finalists from each heat will be called to take part in the final judging process.
The judges will be briefed weeks before the event on the strict crtieria in place for all categories.
There will be the Myer Fashion on the Field overall winner in the Classic Ladies Racewear, Classic Mens Racewear and Classic Couples Racewear for each feature race meeting. 2nd and 3rd prizes are on offer.
This competition is for the major prizes.
Glamour, style and key accessories are some important facets to include in your outfit, however some advice to consider for entering the Classic Ladies Fashion catagory include:-
AUTUMN TIPS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
The 2012 Myer Face of Canberra Racing will inform us of the latest trends when she is announced on Preview Day - 26 February 2012.
Classic Couples fashion is a combination of all the criteria.
This award is run on Black Opal Stakes day only. Milliners can enter the competition, however it is open to the general public who adhere to the rules. Winners of the Millinery Award are ineligible to enter the Classic Couples racewear competitions. The rules are simple and reflect the Classic Ladies Racewear rules with particular attention to the style, presentation and matching of the headpeice to the outfit. Please note that feathers or hairclips are not suitable Millinery. Hats and Fascinators only.
CHILDREN'S FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
(Preview Day only)
Some non feature race meetings may have Fashions on the Field competitions running at the request of the sponsor.
Entry terms and conditions page
Under 10 years of age (parent and child category)
1st Prize - $200 and a winners sash
2nd Prize - $100
3rd Prize - $50
Under 15 years of age
1st Prize - $200 and a winners sash
2nd Prize - $100
3rd Prize - $50
Under 18 years of age
1st Prize - $200 and a winners sash
2nd Prize - $100
3rd Prize - $50
All children will receive a lucky dip prize and a certificate of entry. All children must pre-register prior to the day by clicking here and faxing the registration form to 6241 5697.
1st Prize - $300 Myer gift card, Myer hamper, $200 cash and a sash
2nd Prize - $100 Myer gift card
4rd Prize - $50
TIME TABLE
Registration Opens - 12 noon
Classic Ladies Racewear Heat 1 - tba
Classic Ladies Racewear Heat 2 - tba
Classic Ladies Racwear FINAL - tba
Junior Fashions on the field - tba
The contestants in the Myer Face of Canberra Racing Competition will parade at TBA with the winner announced at TBA.\
CLASSIC LADIES RACEWEAR
1st Prize – $2000 travel voucher, $1000 cash, $500 Myer gift card, a weekend hotel escape for 2 to Mecure Gerringong (Value tba), Myer hamper, a gold and diamond pendant Total diamond weight 0.75 carats valued at $1700 supplied by Arnold & Co, $200 Westfield gift card, $200 Griffin day spa gift card & winners sash. (TOTAL PRIZE VALUE $6,780)
2nd Prize - $250 Myer gift card, $100 Westfield gift card, $200 cash
3rd Prize - $100 cash
MILLINERY AWARD
1st Prize - $300 Myer gift card, $100 Westfield voucher, $200 griffin day spa gift card and winners sash
2nd Prize - $150 Myer gift card
3rd Prize - $100 Myer gift card
CLASSIC MENS RACEWEAR
1st Prize - $300 Myer gift card, $300 cash, Myer hamper, "Morellato" stainless steel bracelet valued at $200 supplied by Arnold & Co, $100 Westfield gift card, winners sash.
2nd Prize - $150 Myer gift card, $100 Westfield gift card
3rd Prize - $100 Myer gift card
CLASSIC COUPLES RACEWEAR
1st Prize - $300 Myer gift card, Myer hamper, $300 cash, $200 Griffin Day spa gift card, $100 Westfield gift card & winners sashes
2nd Prize - $150 Myer gift card, $100 Westfield gift card
3rd Prize - $100 Myer gift card
Total Prize Pool - $11,000.
JUNIOR FASHIONS ON THE FIELD AND CLASSIC LADIES AND COUPLES RACWEAR- 27 February 2012
Juniors MUST pre-register CLICK HERE
TIME TABLE
PLEASE NOTE - REGISTRATIONS FOR FASHIONS ON THE FIELD WILL BE FROM 12PM TO 1PM ON RACE DAY. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
You're getting ready for a big day at the races, so what are some tips for making sure you enjoy it? Here is your essential guide to Thoroughbred Park.
Dressing for the races is unique. It's a time to unleash your inner princess if you want to look your best among the fashionistas on course. Here are a couple of simple rules you should follow.
Ladies, if you would wear it to a nightclub, chances are it's not suitable for the racecourse. Think well-cut dresses that fall to the knee or just below, along with contemporary takes on the classic suit.
Visit http://www.youtube.com and search under Fashions on the Field.
Myer stock a selection of contemporary racewear from major designers as well as hats and facinators, or visit the seconds stores for a vintage classic.
The best way to go when choosing a dress is with a style that suits you rather than something trendy. Nothing says fashion victim quite like a lady wearing something trendy that isn't right for her figure.
Sophistication, class and elegance is the key.
In terms of colour, Spring is the time to embrace bright tones and prints (although traditional black and white is always fashion no matter what the season). In Autumn colour is more subdued - think chocolate browns and neutrals.
Shoes are an important part of your outfit. Sandals in Spring and Summer and pumps or other close toed shoes with stockings in Autumn and Winter.
Suits are more prevalent (and practical) in the cooler months, while a dress is the way to go at the warmer times of year.
The 2008 Face of Canberra Racing winner, Elkie Stuart displayed a fine example of Classic Ladies Race Wear to win the inaugural title
If you are going out to the races you must wear a headpiece of some kind. If you are entering the Ladies Classic Racewear it is an essential requirement. There is an amazing choice of hats, fascinators and other headwear available now. If you are not keen on wearing a hat, or lack confidence in wearing a headpiece, a simple fascinator with feathers can look amazing with the right outfit. Try a neat ponytail with a fascinator tucked in just above your hair tie until your confidence builds.
It may sound old fashioned, but one of the most effective ways to look really well turned out at the races is to match your headpiece with your bag and shoes. Shoulder bags are a must as well, as it is difficult to look the part with your race book and binoculars if you need to hold on to your purse all day.
Your handbag should contain
* No more money than you can afford to lose on the day (but enough so that you can enjoy a bet or two and catch a bus or a cab safely home).
If you lose something, or even if you find something of value you can hand it in or ask at the Thoroughbred Park administration office.
We all know the pain we experience when we have to wear heels for up to 5 hours at the races. That doesn't mean that you can't wear heels at the races. It just means be sensible about your shoe selection. Select a pair you have already broken in, and preferably have a slightly thicker heel. Sinking into the grass in your stilettos is not a glamorous way to spend the day and can be quite dangerous and embarrassing should you fall. Exiting the course at day's end carrying your shoes because your feet are too sore to wear them is another faux pas to be avoided.
Those in the know often take a second pair of heels with them and change halfway through the day to save their feet. If you have a bag large enough to do this.
Invest in a pair of ‘party feet'. These feet padding's in your shoes assist with releasing pressure on your feet and are sold at all good shoe stores.
Make sure you don't drink on an empty stomach. Thoroughbred Park policy on drinking and Responsible Service of Alcohol is paramount. You can eat at the races from a salad or chicken kebabs at the snack bar to pizza and pancakes! Keep up your water intake too. Dehydration will bring on the hang over the next day! Try to drink a bottle of water in between your drinks – it will help you to stay in control and not experience any embarrassing moments!
Suit jacket and a tie are essential. Attention to detail with all aspects of accessories such as gentlemen's hat and hankerchief really will achieve a dramatic look. Don't forget a lapel flower – but make sure you get the right flower for the day – Carnations always do the trick, but try to get the same colour as your ladies outfit to complete the look. You can purchase matching cufflinks, ties and hankerchiefs to make sure you will be a crowd favourite.
Consider your partner when preparing your outfit and maybe you will be the next Classic Couples Racewear winners!
If you only frequent the race course on the major race days and aren’t quite sure what you need to do here are a couple of tips to help you out
ACTTAB - otherwise known as the Tote. The ACTTAB is Canberra’s betting agent. They generally operate out of a betting window. ACTTAB bets are not given at fixed odds - the price you get if your horse wins or runs a place is the last price the ACTTAB set before the race jumped.
BOOKIE - short for Bookmaker. You will find these fellows in the betting ring and posted around the grounds. Bookie’s will take your bet and give you fixed odds at the time of betting.
ODDS - are a reflection of the chance of a horse to win the race. The higher the odds (ie 100/1) the less likely the horse is to win and the greater your payout if they do. Odds are likely to change many times before a race jumps. They change based on the number of bets and amount of money bet on each horse before the race.
FIXED ODDS - if your horse wins, your return is based on the odds at the time you placed your bet.
SCRATCHING - a horse has been removed from the race by it's owner or trainer. If you have already made a bet on a scratched horse your money should be refunded.
First, a few basics: the smallest bet you can make is 50 cents. 50 cents is equal to 1 unit in betting lingo.
Bets can be place in whole or half dollar increments. All bets must be made before the horses start the race.
The most common types of bets are:
WIN - you are only betting on a horse to win the race. The payout if your horse wins is based on the winning odds only.
PLACE - you are betting on a horse to come first, second or third. The payout if your horse runs a place is based on the place odds only.
WIN AND A PLACE (also called Each Way) - you are betting on your horse to come first or to run a place. Making this type of bet costs double your wager ie if you bet on horse number 9 for $2, you will need $2 for bet for a win and $2 for the bet for a place, a total of $4.
QUINELLA - you are selecting the two horses that will come first or second in the race (in either order).
TRIFECTA - you are selecting the three horses that will come first, second and third in the exact order in a race. If you only want to select the horses that will run first, second and third in any order, you want a Box Trifecta. If you choose 3 horses in a box trifecta you will receive a payout if any combination of the 3 you selected run first, second or third.
Quinella, Trifecta and Box Trifecta bets cost more to place, but add to the excitement of the race. Ask the bookie or ACTTAB representative how much your bet will cost if you are unsure.
It's customary when placing a bet to refer to the horse/s you want by their number and the race you are betting on them in by number also. This goes something like: "Can I please have $2 each way on number 3 in race 5 at Canberra?"
If you are unsure though, don't be afraid to ask the bookies and ACTTAB staff to help you with your bet. Do be aware though, it can get frantic in the last few minutes before the race start time, so if you are unsure it pays to put your bet on at least 10 minutes early.
The ACTTAB website offers more information on betting - visit www.acttab.com.au for more details.
The 2012 Myer Face of Canberra Racing search has begun!
The 12 month reign of The MYER Face of Canberra Racing will be the sought after title by any young aspiring model or perhaps the lady that loves fashion, horse racing and socialising with Canberra’s elite. She will possess class, sophistication, glamour and elegance.
The winner will receive cash and prizes totalling over $10,000 including a modelling portfolio by the Mark Agency, $1000 cash, MYER gift cards and a beautiful crystal vase trophy worth over $600, and most importantly be the MYER Face of Canberra Racing, which will mean she will be seen in all the right places.
To enter fill in an application form at any MYER store in Tuggeranong, Belconnen or Canberra City (available February 2012) or print off the form by visiting www.thoroughbredpark.com.au. The competition is open to all female Canberra residents between the ages of 18-35.
A full length, clear, colour, close-up photograph is all that is needed for the application along with a 50 word answer to the all important question “How would you promote MYER and Thoroughbred Park during your campaign as the MYER Face of Canberra Racing?”
Finalists will be chosen from the applicants will compete at the Thoroughbred Park Cocktail evening in March 2012. Finalists will be given the opportunity of free facials, makeup lessons and advice from MYER stores. Tickets to the Thoroughbred Park Cocktail Party for supporters and general public will be available for purchase 2 weeks prior to the event.
Finalists will be required to parade in their own outfit, which is consistent with the criteria for the Classic Ladies Racewear category. One winner and one runner up will be chosen on the night, based on their overall presentation and application. The winner of the MYER Face of Canberra Racing’s first appearance will be at the 2012 Kamberra Wine Company Black Opal Stakes Day. The winner will go on to indulge and enjoy prizes ranging from cosmetics to cash and will be lucky enough to be the star of Thoroughbred Park’s posters, brochures and website. She will also be required to make appearances at various VIP cocktail parties and functions hosted by Thoroughbred Park. Prizes for The Myer Face of Canberra Racing
Trophy vase from Winning Edge trophies
Model Portfolio – photography by The Mark agency
Myer gift card
Fragrance Gift Basket
Cosmetics Gift Basket
Wayne Cooper dress
Beauty Pack, including manicure & pedicures
Image to be used on Thoroughbred Park brochures, website and advertising for 12 months
Invitations x 2 to all VIP events held by Thoroughbred Park – for example the Kamberra Wine Company Black Opal Stakes Chief Ministers Cocktail Party.
Front cover of City News
Bacardi Fun Pack
1 x Bottle of French Champagne
$1000 cash prize
Plus much more ...
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