Oaks Day 2022

Australian stars are embracing the “chic” dress code at Kennedy Oaks Day, stepping out in a string of demure ensembles.

Anyone appearing trackside at Flemington must also abide by a string of traditions and “style no-no’s” – this is inherently important for the VIP guests inside the prestigious Birdcage enclosure who are “expected to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity” according to the VRC. While fashion critics were not fans of the 38-year-old’s Gucci slip dress – one even declared her arrival in the gown as the “day Melbourne Cup died” – Kate hasn’t let that dampen her race day spirits. Kate Waterhouse, the daughter of racing royalty Gai Waterhouse, has once again opted for a pink number following her controversial “Barbiecore” cocktail dress at Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. The model child of Channel 9 journalist Richard Wilkins posed in a standout two-piece adorned with the word “GOD” across his chest. Oaks Day, also known as “ladies day”, is the penultimate event in the Melbourne Cup Carnival which sees racegoers choose sophisticated and “classy” outfits rather than Australian stars are embracing the “chic” dress code at Kennedy Oaks Day, stepping out in a string of demure ensembles.

Cup week at Flemington continues on Thursday with a nine race card, headlined by the Kennedy Oaks (2500m). The weather is clear and the track is currently rated ...

Call Gamblers Help on 1800 858 858 or your local state gambling helpline. Cup week at Flemington continues on Thursday with a nine race card, headlined by the Kennedy Oaks (2500m). Race 6: 2-5-4-1

Get the latest news for the 2022 VRC Oaks this Thursday November 3. See live updates across all races this VRC Oaks day at Racenet.

Showed her class when winning at Canterbury two back, now drops in grade and trip after contesting the Ethereal. Mumm Century Stakes (1000 METRES)](https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/flemington-20221103/gh-mumm-century-stakes-race-6/overview) [Race 7 – 4:30PM Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final (1600 METRES)](https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/flemington-20221103/melbourne-cup-carnival-country-final-race-7/overview) [Race 8 – 5:10PM Kennedy Oaks (2500 METRES)](https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/flemington-20221103/kennedy-oaks-race-8/overview) [Race 9 – 5:50PM 10 News First Red Roses Stakes (1100 METRES)](https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/flemington-20221103/10-news-first-red-roses-stakes-race-9/overview) Race 1 tips – Fillies & Mares BM70 Race 1 – Fillies & Mares BM70 Race 2 – Ottawa Stakes VRC Oaks Day 2022 – All Results

Two days after winning their first Melbourne Cup, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will be back at Flemington searching for another group 1 win when they ...

She’s actually put on a little bit of weight since her run the other day and J-Mac was full of praise for her. Tommy Berry jumps back on board the Anthony Cummings-trained filly. She’s a horse in really good form.”

Celebrities have stepped out for another highlight on the Spring Racing calendar, Kennedy Oaks Day – also known as 'ladies day'.

Brooke Warne at the 2022 Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. Jaimee Kennedy at the 2022 Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. She completed the look with a blush Chanel wallet which she chained to her waist. Kris Smith and Tayla Damir at 2022 Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. Nicole Trunfio at the 2022 Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. Rebecca Harding at the 2022 Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3.

While the horses battled it out for a $1million prize on the track at Flemington, the real competition took place on the field as Australia's celebrities ...

Ladies love a floral frock with frills and ruffles providing a flirty, floaty feel. It’s a day that racegoers can embrace beauty, romance and wonderment. Christian Wilkins ensured all eyes were on him, with the son of TV star Richard Wilkins turning heads in a floral peplum dress with the word 'God' emblazoned across the front, along with a Matador-inspired hat and leather boots. Melbourne model and Josh Daicos' girlfriend Annalise Dalins opted for a blue thigh-high split that was a slightly racy choice for conservative Flemington, while Nikki Phillips narrowly missed the mark with her statement-waisted Mariam Seddiq dress Making an appearance in both best and worst dressed was supermodel Nicole Trunfio, who first wowed in a stunning tweed pink mini suit that was a tribute to the late Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld, but later changed into a neon-form fitting pink outfit, complete with elbow-length gloves and a floor-length satin coat. Making an appearance in both best and worst dressed was supermodel Nicole Trunfio, who first wowed in a stunning tweed pink mini suit that was a tribute to the late Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld, but later changed into a neon-form fitting pink outfit, complete with elbow-length gloves and a floor-length satin coat

Put away your extravagant headpieces, because Oaks Day is all about “chic style” rather than attention grabbing outfits.

Anyone appearing trackside at Flemington must also abide by a string of traditions and “style no-no’s” – this is inherently important for the VIP guests inside the prestigious Birdcage enclosure who are “expected to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity” according to the Victoria Racing Club (VRC). [Model’s wardrobe malfunction in risky outfit](https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/spring-racing/melbourne-cup-carnival-2022-all-the-fashion-looks-from-derby-day/news-story/9aa710c1232d4f001c9d20c3d3d0d275) [Birdcage opens to general public for huge fee](https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/spring-racing/melbourne-cups-exclusive-birdcage-is-open-to-nonmembers-for-first-time/news-story/9fbbbfd711574f0ea42ae0b09305a3fc) [“swamped her”](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5064921/The-worst-dressed-Oaks-Day-2017.html), with a pair of orange strappy heels and a red fascinator, finishing her look with a cream clutch. As well as getting the “theme” wrong, poor Bec also made a bold fashion choice, wearing a bra with a low-slung boob tube and a pair of knee length white shorts. [wear black and white on Derby Day](https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/spring-racing/melbourne-cup-carnival-2022-all-the-fashion-looks-from-derby-day/news-story/9aa710c1232d4f001c9d20c3d3d0d275), leaving colour and grandiose garments for the Cup – Oaks Day, or “ladies day” as it is also known, is all about oozing simple sophistication rather than being [“over the top”](https://allthedresses.com.au/blog/spring-racing-style-guide-2022#:~:text=Oaks%20Day%20(Ladies%20Day)%2C,than%20over%2Dthe%2Dtop.). Of course, every year someone doesn’t quite get the message, prompting a flurry of commentary on the poor soul who committed the dreaded fashion “faux-pas”.

Another Oaks, another Cummings - this time it was Anthony who saddled the winner She's Extreme, to claim a race his father Bart won a record nine times, ...

All his wins have been down the straight so no need to stray too far. It was a toss up about what might happen at the top of the straight. He thought they would roll off [the fence], he was happy the inside was the right place to be and that turned out to be accurate and the result came.” Her record also includes placings in the Sires Produce, Flight Stakes and Spring Champion Stakes. “I was only saying to my wife during the week, I’ve ridden a lot of colts and geldings, I’ve ridden a lot of good sprinting fillies, but I’ve always admired Hugh Bowman and him winning Oaks on good fillies,” Berry said. “It was the icing on the cake of what’s been a very good preparation for her,” Cummings said.