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May 03, 2024

Ladies Day Prizes Announced

We’re delighted to announce the prizes for Ladies Day on Friday 14 June – our most glamorous event of the year!

With a tantalising array of prizes awaiting the most distinguished attendees, this promises to be an unforgettable celebration of fashion, fun, and finesse.

To WIN one of the fantastic prizes on offer, please proceed to the photo flower wall in the Betting Hall. Here, you’ll have your photo taken which enters you into the competition.

These prizes are open to Course Enclosure ticket holders too, please notify a member of staff to access the Betting Hall. (The deadline is 5pm). Finalists will be shown on the big screen throughout the afternoon, so keep your eyes peeled! Chosen finalists will need to go to the Parade Ring at the following times for judging:

Best Dressed Man: 6.25pm | Best Hat: 7.00pm | Best Dressed Lady: 7.35pm

Best Dressed Lady

1st place

The epitome of grace and charm deserves nothing but the best, which is why our 1st place winner will be walking away with the coveted Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer in Blue/Blush!

Say goodbye to frizzy hair days and hello to salon-worthy locks with this revolutionary hair care tool that combines speed and precision for the ultimate styling experience.

2nd place

Our 2nd place winner will be the envy of every fashionista with the exquisite Vivienne Westwood Orb Pastelle Watch in White/Pink.

A timeless piece that exudes sophistication and elegance, this watch is sure to add a touch of glamour to any ensemble.

3rd place

And for our 3rd place winner, we have the Michael Kors Jet Set Cross Body Card Holder with Chain Shoulder Strap in Pink.

Compact yet chic, this accessory is perfect for keeping your essentials close at hand while still making a bold fashion statement.

Best Hat

No Ladies Day ensemble is complete without a show-stopping hat, and this year, the stakes are higher than ever! The winner of the Best Hat category will be adorned with the stunning Swarovski Millenia Pendant Necklace in Silver/Blue.

Sparkling with brilliance and radiating elegance, this necklace is sure to turn heads and elevate any outfit to new heights of glamour.

Best Dressed Man

The winner of this esteemed category will receive a handsome reward of £250.00 in cold, hard cash.

We look forward to seeing you all at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Friday 14 June! The timings for this year’s event are as follows:

- Gates Open: 15.35
- First Race: 17:35
- Last Race: 21:00

Tickets are now on sale at early bird prices and can be booked HERE, by booking in advance, you’ll save £2 on Paddock admission. Tickets will also be available to buy on the day, from 16:10.

Within the Paddock Enclosure, we have an extensive range of food and drink outlets to tempt your tastebuds.

Our Silks Lounge offers teas & coffees, wines & champagnes and sandwiches & cakes. It’s also a great place to relax and watch the racing on the plasma TVs!

Our Paddock Carvery, meanwhile, serves carvery meals, sandwiches, cakes and drinks and also features full bar facilities – please note, this closes one hour after the last race.

Pimm’s will also be available in the following areas:

- Tribute Bar
- Thatcher’s Bar
- Paddock Bar

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