Club: Warren Jockey Club

Meeting: 2011 P&O Australian Cotton Cup – Sat 5^th Nov 2011

Details for Fashions on the Field;

- Categories;

Best Dressed Gentleman

Best Dressed Young Lady (Under 21)

Best Dressed Lady

Best Millinery

- Criteria;

Criteria for best dressed categories:

Appropriateness of the outfit for the racetrack as well as the individual.

Attention to detail with accessories

Suitability of the outfit for the climate (Spring).

Understanding and interpretation of the current fashion trends

Headwear is essential i.e. a hat or a fascinator.

Immaculate grooming

Immaculate deportment

Criteria for millinery:

Headwear to make the overall statement and still complement the outfit.

Style and design of the Millinery

Focus on overall, well-groomed look with attention to detail

Hat or headwear with a spring/ summer  influence

- Nominations are between 12pm and 1pm downstairs near the band setup

- Judging is following the conclusion of the last race (approximately 3pm)

- Prizes for each category are to the value of $250 and include gift vouchers from Mary and Me, Klou, Blowes Menswear and Myer.

Other Social Activities: Complimentary Luncheon from 12.30pm and Live Entertainment by “Green River”

Further Enquiries:  www.warrenjockeyclub.com – Facebook – Ph.:  (02) 6847 3749

Some images I have names to go with others I don’t, so Iam happy either way – I can get the names of the winners, or we just put the images online, nameless, your choice.

For the attached images from last year, the club was able to fill in some blanks

# 1 -  Fashions on the Field Judges, Chris and Anne Matthews (for the Colour and Style Boutique in Dubbo)

# 2 -  Best Dressed Lady Winner, Kathryn Barclay

# 3 -  Best Dressed Young Lady Entrant

# 4 - Best Dressed Lady Entrant

# 5 - Fashions on the Field Judge, Chris Matthews

Regarding the images, I can send them to you any size you require, with or without the watermark, I have just used this setting as a starting point.

Regards,

Janian

Sarsfield Thoroughbreds at

www.racing.photography.com.au

Landline: 02 6845 4213

Mobile:  0427 454214

Ballarat Cup 2011.

The sun may have been only just peeking through the clouds at this year’s Sportsbet Ballarat Cup but that did not stop the racing fashionista’s from far and wide turning up and shining in the Myer fashions on the field.

Colour was the order of the day as contestants embraced the trend we have seen throughout this year’s spring racing carnival. Judge and young designer of the year 2009, James Penrose described the day’s competition as being “Surprisingly tough, so many beautiful outfits!”. James was not the only talented and well known judge on the day he was joined by Miss Universe Australia winner 2008 Laura Dundovic and this year’s “Face of Country Racing Victoria” Breanne Fanning.

The first category for the day was Best Millinery, This section attracted the most entrants for the day and saw and amazing array of designs. After 5 heats the top 10 progressed through to the final after much deliberation MC Casey Bruce announced the winner to be Courtney Kerr from Bendigo. Courtney who also made the finals for Best dressed Lady of the day had on an amazing combination of navy, tangerine and crisp white. Courtney created her own millinery masterpiece that perfectly complemented her outfit and used some new and innovative techniques that made her headwear really stand out amongst a strong field.

Next up was the gentlemen’s time to shine. The men’s competition has improved out of sight in the past few years with entrant really embracing the use of colours, textures and accessories. With such tough competition it was great to see a local come out on top, Michael Skrokov. Michael who was entered in to fashions by his girlfriend wore a well put together ensemble comprising of a tailored suit that was grey with subtle black piping detail on the collar and pockets. The stand out suit teamed with a crisp White shirt, Black tie and a Black fedora proved to be a winning combination.

The local lady of the day category is a new inclusion to the Ballarat Cup day fashions on the field at Ballarat Cup this year. This category was designed to encourage local women to support local businesses and to give ladies a chance to compete against those with similar fashion resources. The crowd was a buzz watching their family and friends up on stage and I think this category was a great way to encourage more ladies to get into the racing fashion world. Mel Senior was a very deserving winner on the day and classic 50’s style dress with ¾ length sleeve and a full skirt made from a deep purple brocade fabric. This fabric was also incorporated into her millinery which she made herself.  Mel attends many local race meeting and really knows how to accessories and dress appropriately for a day at the races. Second place went to a lady in another classic ensemble of gelati tones of mint, pink and cream and the third place winner (yours truly) wore an orange and white 50’s style dress made by a Ballarat designer Clasch Designs and millinery by Danica Erard millinery of country NSW.

The final category for the day was the coveted “Myer Lady of the Day”. Entrants came from all over Victoria and even interstate to compete for the title and over $1000 worth of prizes. The standard and scope of outfits was outstanding and ranged from classic race wear to the more fashion forward contemporary designs that were such a hit at metropolitan meeting this year. Five strong heats turned into one final of 12 deserving ladies. Judges Laura, James and Breanne deliberated and finally after a nervous wait for the competitors and crowd alike, Laura took the stage to announce the winners. Third Place went to Jacqueline Russo of Melbourne wearing a new season Alex Perry colour block dress of vibrant red, blue and pink teamed with perfectly matching accessories including a perfect blue manicure. Second Place went to Alex Hecker from Geelong. Alex wore a simple but elegant tangerine frock with cream detailing around the neck and hemlines. She used cream for all of her accessories and wore a cream coolie with orange and cream flowers to complete her look. Finally the time had come to announce the winner, personally I was torn between so many of the ladies on stage that I had no idea who the judges would pick. That lucky lady turned out to be Bobbi-Jean Edwards from Taralgon! Bobbi’s outfit was very seasonally and weather appropriate which the judges cited as one of the reasons for choosing this yellow, grey, black and white outfit.  Bobbi wore a white tailored shirt tucked into yellow knee length skirt, a grey cape with black trim and also black stiletto’s and Spanish style neck tie. Her millinery was an outstanding black straw base with a spray of white and yellow orchids on top. Bobbi took some fashion risks and they paid off due to her immaculate presentation.

Away from the fashions and on to the track for the running of the 2011 Ballarat Cup where the winner on the day was Domesky, Trained by Mick Kent and ridden by Brad Rawiller. This was a breakthrough win for the gelding that has had many close races throughout the season. This was also the first time in more than 3 decades that a trainer and jockey combination has won the Ballarat Cup back to back. The pair also won with My Bentley in 2010. The track on the day was a slow six due to the storms on Friday night and Saturday leading up to the race. Luckily the rain stayed away all day so the punters were out in full force much to the delight of the Ballarat Turf Club who have suffered a few tough years of late.

I would like to thank all involved at the Ballarat Turf Club and Myer Ballarat for an amazing day of racing and fashion. To MC Casey Bruce and judges Laura Dundovic, James Penrose and Breanne Fanning for all of your hard work on the day and for keeping the event running smoothly. To all of the other local business who sponsored on the day your support is what keeps events like this going so keep up the good work.

Kirrily Parry

Country Racing Fashion Correspondent.

Photos soon to come, stay tuned.