Partygoers took their chances after torrential rain hit Sydney overnight and dressed up glam for a day at the races; Fortunately, they found nothing but sun.
Royal Randwick Racecourse hosted the first day of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival on Saturday, which took place on a heavily flooded track to the surprise of many people.
Day 1 of the Star Championships featured significant prize money for winning horse owners and jockeys, with highlights including the Group 1 Australian Derby and the Group 1 The Star Doncaster Mile.
The Australian Turf Club asked guests “to respect our dress code, which exists to maintain the sense of occasion that makes a race day so special.”
He added that “as a nod to tradition, dress to impress in black and white outfits,” which many revelers followed, but some went against the grain with more colorful outfits.
On the turf, Riff Rocket gave legendary trainer Chris Waller one of the few Group 1 races he hadn’t previously won, with a double in the Derby.
Racegoers were advised to “dress to impress in black and white outfits,” and these ladies (pictured) certainly got the second half of the memo right.
This man definitely nailed the black and white look, and his glamorous partner sported a dapper look that had more than a touch of Jackie Kennedy.
Only one person in this group of five doesn’t check his phone and he seems the happiest of all.
The man in the pink tie seems to be telling a very funny story to his companion.
As well as the black and white outfit, salmon pink was also popular in Randwick on Saturday.
The colt proved his worth once again in the 2,400 meter Australian Derby, which is worth a whopping $2 million.
“I don’t cry as much as I used to, but this one is pretty special,” Waller said. racenet.
“He’s done a great job, he’s an incredible horse, he jumps into the race at the right time.”
‘An incredible journey from James (McDonald). He didn’t panic going back there, it was a really close Derby and we had doubts about his ability to stay there, but how dare we?
James McDonald riding Riff Rocket (pictured left) won race 9 of the Australian Derby at Royal Randwick Racecourse on April 6, 2024.
The colt (pictured) proved his worth once again in the $2 million Australian Derby over 2,400 metres.
James McDonald and Riff Rocket are pictured being carried off the field after winning.
In addition to big prizes on the track, there was also a lot of money to be won on it.
Racegoers were invited to share their style for a chance to win a share of more than $15,000 in cash and prizes.
And there was plenty of competition among the best dressed on a sunny Sydney afternoon as everyone breathed a sigh of relief that the incessant rain that has battered the city for the past few days has finally stopped – even if it is likely to turn out to be a gale. relief.
Everyone in this shoot did their best to comply with the request to wear black and white.
This woman went the extra mile and wore a black hat, as well as a black dress and white jewelry.
The very high heels (pictured) were also very evident on a nice day at Randwick.
Maybe they just made a big profit on a bet, maybe they had a winning horse, or maybe they just felt it was a good time for a passionate kiss.
Let’s hope the woman looking down the drain didn’t just drop a winning bet ticket.
Pictured is the crowd arriving for the big day at the Royal Randwick races.
You’re bound to run into some people you know at the races, and this guy has definitely seen someone he wants to talk to.
The second woman from the left doesn’t seem too happy that her boyfriend is looking at the phone.
Not everyone competing for the best dressed award wore black and white; some wore a stylish pink dress (in the photo)
After a while, the shirts are unbuttoned (pictured) and the jackets are removed.
A woman dressed in red and a woman dressed in regulation black and white are seen at the Randwick races on Saturday.
Back on the track, Celestial Legend and jockey Tyler Schiller had one of the great performances in the famous Randwick Mile.
Celestial Legend came out of the ruck late and caught Pericles and won by almost a length.
“This colt is incredible, he’s a superstar,” trainer Les Bridge said. racenet.
“I love the horse.”