Tips for the Northern Autumn/Winter Racing Carnival
Judging Criteria
By Fashions on the Field Coordinator, Felicity Ferguson
Fashions on the Field
Race days at Mackay Turf Club
... are all about the Fashion
Fashions on the Field Categories
Filly of the Day (18-34yo ladies) | Lady of the Day (35+yo ladies) | Stallion of the Day (18+men) | Couple of the Day(18+pairs) | Best Millinery (18+millinery) | First Time Fashions (18+ new entrants who have not competed at Mackay Turf Club within the current calendar year)
Registrations open in the morning, with Semi-Finals and Finals held later in the day. The Fashions on the Field Event will be advertised prior to each major race day. Keep an eye on our facebook page for more information.
Meet our Fashions on the Field Coordinator - Felicity Ferguson
Fillies (18-34) & Lady of the Day (35+)
Heavier materials should complement and be seen throughout the outfit with originality.
Appropriate length of dress/skirt – should be knee length or longer.
Sleeves/covered shoulders, closed in toe shoes and hosiery required.
Gloves are recommended and can be held or worn.
Headwear is essential – seasonal materials (fur, felt, leather, wool, metal, feathers).
Stallion of the Day (18+)
Attention to detail with presentation and accessories to complement the overall look.
Two or three piece suit required, accessories such as pocket square, lapel flower/pins, cuff links and tie bars can be used. As Mackay can be warm, jackets can be worn initially and then held.
Tie, tailored shoes/boots and socks are essential.
Headwear is essential – wool and felt styles for this season.
Couple of the Day
Should fully complement each other with accessories and colours to the season.
Overall appropriate race day grooming and presentation is essential for both persons.
Headwear is essential – seasonal materials (fur, felt, leather, wool, metal, feathers).
Best Millinery
Fully complement the outfit by style/design using current trends using appropriate seasonal materials (fur, felt, leather, wool, metal, feathers).
No straw/sinamay.
Tips for the Northern Spring/Summer Racing Carnival
Judging Criteria
By Fashions on the Field Coordinator, Felicity Ferguson
Fillies (18-34) & Lady of the Day (35+)
Lighter materials should complement & be seen throughout the outfit with originality.
Appropriate length of dress/skirt – must be knee length or longer. Shoulders can be shown, no cleavage.
Shoes can be open (no thongs/wedges).
Hosiery optional (gloves can be held or worn).
Headwear is essential – seasonal materials (straw, sinamay, acrylics, feathers, metal & leather).
Stallion of the Day (18+)
Attention to detailing with presentation and accessories to complement overall look.
Two or three piece suit required, accessories such as pocket square, lapel flower/pins, cufflinks and tie bars can be used.
Tie, tailored shoes/boots and socks essential.
Headwear essential – straw, panama , seasonal materials.
Couple of the Day
Should fully complement each other with accessories & colours to the season.
Overall appropriate race day grooming and presentation is essential for both persons.
Headwear is essential – seasonal materials (straw, sinamay, acrylics, feathers, metal & leather).
Best Millinery
Fully complement the outfit by style/design using current trends using appropriate seasonal materials (straw, sinamay, acrylics, feathers, metal & leather – no fur).
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