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Race season is on it’s way! Yes, Cheltenham and the Grand National will soon be upon us, bringing an array of weird and wonderful style from racegoers and celebrities alike. For fashion watchers, race season is always eagerly awaited, whether you follow elegant royal style, or like to look at the more interesting and colourful looks of the WAGS and wannabees who seem drawn to Aintree.
I’m never sure whether the lure of race season is the chance to have a little flutter and maybe win a few pounds, or the chance to dress up. It is probably a little bit of both, tied in with the chance to people watch too. Whatever your thoughts, if you are planning to attend the races this year, then a voucher towards the cost of your outfit, or towards the cost of your picnic basket, would probably be most gratefully accepted.
Race Day Fashion
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The nation is preparing for racing season. The shops are stocking the latest fashion and fascinators and the supermarkets have ordered in the panic blankets and champagne in preparation.
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154 Comments
Elizabeth Smith
Closest I’ve got to going to the races was a couple of conferences at Newmarket Race Course!
Alica
I have never been and I am not sure I would want to?! Horse racing is just not my thing….
kayleigh watkins
No i haven’t been to the races, I would love too though, my fiance and I like a flutter on the horses at the weekend when he isn’t working, I win more than he does xxx
屌炸天
新春佳节到。祝好！祝好！
Spring Festival is coming. good luck! good luck!
Margaret Gallagher
About 10 years ago ! Hadnt a clue how to bet but was a great day out
Gayatri Gogoi
I haven’t been to the races yet but ‘d love to
Bev
No, never!
Rachel Craig
No, not yet. Hopefully someday.
kim neville (@kimneville2)
Have never been but would like to go though
katesds
nope I’ve never been
john prendergast
I have never been even though i live near Aintree
sam macaree
never been
gouldie7
I’ve been to Cheltenham a few times, Southwell, Market Rasen and my local Doncaster course, but not for a few years.
lozzle77
i went to chester races years ago came back £200 better off
phillridout
I’ve never been 🙁
ruth robinson
no i havent been but id like to i do watch on tv and like the odd flutter
MARK THOMAS
I have never been to the races
Natalie Crossan
Yes, ladies day at royal ascot x
Chris Andrews
Have you ever been to the races? If so, which one? . . . just the once, to our local racecourse at Chepstow, would love to go again
lynn neal
No I have not been yet!
Rob Hutchinson
No, I haven’t yet been to the races – it’s never really interested me.
Iain Maciver
never been so far
Julie Cooper
I have never been
A S,Edinburgh
No, I haven’t been. It’s fun to see the pictures, though.
Solange
I have never been to the races.
Lorraine Mabbitt
No, I have never been
nomow
Yes I have been a few times and the answer to keeping warm and fashionable is to wear layers. Shoes are an issue and usually end up wearing boots.
Liam Bishop
I have always meant to go but never had the chance, I should!
Amanda Jane McCormack
I’ve never been to the races but if I did I’m sure I’d win 😉
Susan Chafer
We go to York races evry year – it’s a nice day out
Margaret Clarkson
I’ve only been to the trotting races at Appleby.
tjoc123
I have been to the races at Great Yarmouth once. Loved it.
Joo Dee
went to Bath races with my Dad over 30 years ago
Simon C
I’ve been to the annual donkey derby at our local park. Does that count? 😀
Jo
I have never been, but there is a first time for everything!
jo liddement
I have never been to any races.
Richard Eldred Hawes
I have been to Wincanton and to Salisbury
Julia Nicholls
I spent two days at the Goodwood Festival once, always wanted to go again. Great fun.
Sheena Batey
The Boxing Day meeting at Sedgefield many years ago now.
Sarah m
Never been – not really in my price range.
Sarah prescott
Yes I’ve been to a few at Huntingdon and Cheltenham for The Gold cup to celebrate my dad’s 70th.
Patricia Avery
No, just visited one to use the conference centre for a course while I was teaching 🙂
Anne Johnston
I’ve never been
aj
I have been to Pontefract a few times, I only live round the corner.
Amanda Tanner
Been to Bath races and worked at Cheltenham gold cup
A.E. ADKINS
Never been to the races but have camped on a couple of racecourses
Angie McDonald
I’ve been to a few local race nights at Wolverhampton Race Course but never to a proper event
Emma Walton
No, I’ve never been to the races. I don’t know anything about racing or betting and have a lot more interest in the outfits and hats that are worn to the races.
Jade Hewlett
No, i haven’t been to the races
tania stannard
No Ive never been to the races. I do enjoy checking out ladies day fashion on tv tho.
Caroline Hunter
I have been to the races at Fakenham a couple of years ago. We didn’t have to dress up but it was great fun!
claire woods
No, I’ve never been.
Katie Skeoch
I’ve been to Ayr races, not quite Ascot but it was a good day!
Amandeep Sibia
Once, to Royal Ascot
Ruth Harwood
Never been to the races – it’s an experience I’d love to have!
Sinead ORourke
Never been to the races.
Layla Thomas
No but I’d really like to. It’s on my bucket list.
travellersc3
I’ve been to the races at Ascot :-))
Charlie Cheung
Ascot a couple of times!
Sandra Fortune
Never been as not keen on horse racing but do like to watch the fashion on tv
Zoey P
Doncaster races is great, and our local Nottingham is a good day out.
Claire C
I have been to Ascot for both Royal Ascot and a family day with the kids. Both were fantastic
Jenny R
I have never been but would really like to !
Sophie Roberts
I’ve been to Chester races several times and I’ve loved it!
Mrs Sarah Roberts
l have only been to Warwick races but would love to go to Ascot and ladies day x
Michael Rattray
I’ve been to the Perth racecourse in Scotland and Australia
AMANDA W
when i was a child my parents used to take us to the races regularly and we went all over the UK! since iv become a parent myself i havent been but i keep saying im going to arrange a visit soon!!
pete c
Have been to the races at Newcastle just the once
Samantha Atherton
No, I’ve never been to the races.
libradragon2
no have never been
Maxine Feehely
I have been to Sandown a few times when there has been a concert afterwards. I’ve found it enjoyable and no need to worry about dress code
James Travis
No I haven’t
Anne Plumb
Newmarket races
Charmaine
Never been
Christine Caple
No. never been to the races
Hayley Lynch
Only ever the once Redcar Races
Jen oconnell
Just once to Wolverhampton races
Lorraine Jay
I’ve been once to Windsor which was local to me at the time
Mrs Kay Young
Never been, I’ve only ever been to exhibitions at race coyrses
Natalie Jones
Yes Chester many years ago and had tickets for Royal Ascot last year but didn’t make it there sadly!
C Philip
No I have never been
Kerry Webber
I have never been!
Lucy Irving
No, I have never been
Emma Whittaker
I have been to Chester Races 🙂
Emma Bryan
I have been to Ripon races
Ruth
I have never been to the races, but I love watching Ladies day at Royal Ascot
Ruth
I have never been to the races, but I love watching Ladies Day at Ascot
isis1981uk
No, I never have – it’s not really something that appeals to me – but I do like the idea of dressing up!
Cat
Ludlow, but did not dress up, there with the horses
Anthea Holloway
I have never been to the races but I would love to go.
Victoria Prince
I’ve been to Taunton Races once. Nothing posh or extravagant!
Ray Becker
Derby ,gold cup Cheltham
Christine Taylor
No, I’ve never been but would like to x
sheridarby
The Grand National many years ago
Leanne Bell
No I’ve not been yet. Love the idea of getting dressed up and heading out with friends though x
Christina Palmer
No I have never been to the races
Rennene Hartland
No I’ve never been but always wanted to go
Sheila Reeves
Went many years ago to a race meeting at Ascot – great day out for work!
Rai
No, always used to watch the horses on the telly though, esp over the jumps. Not so keen on flat racing but used to love it when the Derby was run on a wednesday as I could stay home from school and watch it.
Jayne Kelsall
No, I haven’t but I would love to .x
GSFASD
I’ve been to bath race course, but only as a waiter!
Amy Jane Beckett
Ladies day at Aintree is was freezing
leanne dempsey
Family day at Epsom race course which was lots of fun
Eleanor Powell
Bath Races many times – ladies day is the best
jodie w
Ive only ever been to the races at Gt Yarmouth on a family day, so no dressing up for it
Hazel Rea
No I have never been to the races.
Jayne K
Never. It doesn’t appeal to me.
paul jackson
No I have never been to any races
Kathryn Cox
I went to York Races many moons ago
Heli L
Never. But I’d love to go and dress up and have a good time!
Philip Stone
Not yet!
melanie stirling
I have been to Hereford races a few years ago and a boxing day races at Exeter racecourse once.
Geoff Hibbert
No, never
Kelly Hemmings
No still haven’t been but would love to go one day
Sarah Robinson
No, never been to the races but I would love to!
Erica Hughes
Yes I went to Warwick
Naomi Williams
No I have never been to the races
Darren M
Newcastle – when I was 9 years old, had a great time playing in the lifts as I remember.
Pauline Dring
I went the races with my Dad at Windsor, many years ago. About 15 years ago, we went to Towcester races, which is near to our home.
Dawn Underwood
No I have never been
Polly Smith
Never been but would love to!
Stacey Jane Leigh
I love right near Warwick Racecourse although i haven’t been for a while, i used to go a lot as a child. My Dad was very fond of the Races he even had his ashes scattered there x
emma kinsey
i havent been
Sara Goodman
No, not yet. I’d love to though as I imagine it would be great fun 🙂
Thanks for a super giveaway x
liosach
No, I’ve not been yet…one of these days!
AdrianBold
No I have never been to the races, but I would love to someday.
Christine Reid
Yes I have been plenty of times as I grew up in Liverpool. Never been in the `posh` part though.
janine atkin
ive never been!
Lin Martin
Yes many times, all over but Ascot is always great.
Owen Blowin
i have not been but i would love to go one day!
Ian Campbell
No, never been to a horse race. Would love to one day though, the buzz and excitement of the day looks rather unique and unforgettable 🙂
Leeanne Clifford
I’ve been to Lingfield races with friends from work. It was really good
loobyleela
I’ve only ever worked t races, Haydock and Chester, never been socially though
Stacy Fenemore
not yet
michelle turner
I’ve been to Cheltenham and Ascot but I wouldn’t go now as there are so many horses injured or killed
Ann
Never been
Sandra Jo Siddall
I have never been but I would love to go one day!
Marie Rule
I have never been to the races before but I would love to go one day to experience what it is like.
Jamie Edwards
I’ve never been but I remember my Mum telling me about going.
thequietgeordie
Never been to see the races, but have been to many events at my local racecourse (Newcastle)
charlotte wilde
Ive been to Chester races – but always the cheap seats …. not even a seat!
Alison Macdonald
Not been to races but would love to have chance to dress up and go x
Alison Macdonald
Not bee to races but would love the chance to dress up and go x
CAROL PATRICK
No, I haven’t ever attended a race meeting, but I’d love to one day
kim d
I’ve been to Fontwell, Aintree, Warwick and Sandown Park
Stefany Acaster
I’ve been to York
jackie curran
I haven’t , I think I would enjoy the experience though .
Paula T
I’ve not been to the races but would absolutely love to x
Jessica M
Aintree a couple of times
Andrew Seaman
I’ve been to the relatively local Chester ones but nothing too major x
Monika Bascombe
No, i havent been to races yet
fionajk42
I’ve never been to the races and do not plan to. I do not like the fact that each racing season, lots of horses fall, injure themselves and are then put down.
melissa hall
Never! Not my thing tbh.
Tammy Neal
No Ive never been x