Cairns Amateurs 2016 Wrap Day 2

Cairns Amateurs Day 2 otherwise known as Ladies Day started out early. Before the gates officially opened at Cannon Park, I welcomed the day with drinks and canapes near the mounting yard at a meet and greet event. Racing experts Steve Hawkins and Tony Clements shared their knowledge with the crowd by talking through their tips for the day. The main attraction of the morning however was the 2016 Cairns Amateurs trophy which I was able to hold and take photos with.Soon after it was time to head to the air conditioned comfort of the Ireland RAM Garden Party where the QT Port Douglas Fashions on the Field was held, and my judging duties would commence.The first category to take to the stage was Gold Class Ladies (women aged over 50). As the competition got underway, I was so happy seeing lots of beautiful colour and well put together outfits.

Stay tuned for the day 3 wrap!By Angela Menz

Cairns Amateurs 2015 Fashions on the Field

It's that time of year again- Cairns Amateurs! Which of course means there will be Fashions on the Field.This year Fashions on the Field is sponsored by QT Port Douglas and has a great prize pool including travel and clothing vouchers.The judging panel this year consists of Carlton Mid Cairns Amateurs Ambassador Jo McKinnon (Racing media personality), Kerrie Stanley (Melbourne milliner), Madeline Cowe (Miss Universe Australia runner-up), Anita McQueen (Schwarzkopf)  and Cathryn Meredith (Ladies in Racing magazine).There are 2 days of Fashions on the Field, with each day hosting different categories as follows-Ladies day – Friday, 11 September 2015

• Gold Class Ladies Racewear
• Open Class Ladies Racewear
• Millinery Award

Amateur Cup Day – Saturday, 12 SEPTEMBER 2015

• Best Dressed Couple
• Open Ladies Classic Racewear 
• Open Men’s Racewear
• Ladies 25 and Under

Please note registration closes on both days at 11.45am sharp.While OTOT can't make it this year, we will be checking our social media to see whats happening. We'd love you to tag us on instagram @ontrackontrend and share your day at the races with us.For further information on Fashions on the Field, including the timing and judging criteria please go to the official Carlton Mid Cairns Amateurs website HEREBy Angela Menz 

EVENT- Brothers Cairns Cup Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August

Spend this weekend wisely as it’s your last chance to get your outfits sorted for the Brothers Cairns Cup. Held next Saturday and Sunday (the 9^th and 10^th of August), Cannon Park with come alive with two great days of racing and fashion. Each day of racing has its own Fashions on the Field competition with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. The golden rule for anyone entering Fashions on the Field at either day of the Brothers Cairns Cup is to remember it is a trans-seasonal winter carnival. What this means if you’re feeling a bit confused is to avoid wearing obvious summer fashion or headwear. I (Angela) am very excited to be representing OTOT on the Fashions on the Field judging panel on Cairns Cup Sunday and I can’t wait to jump on a plane and head up to FNQ! Make sure you keep reading and click on the links to get all the full details for the judging criteria and to register online. In a nutshell here are the details for Fashions on the Field.Saturday 9^th August. Brothers Cairns Cup Myer Ladies DayThere are two categories with the major prize $3000 in Myer Vouchers and a trip for two along the East Coast from Sassi Shoe Boutique. There are also addition prizes from other fashion sponsors for the finalists. The registration desk opens at 11am and closes at 12.15. The competition with be completed by 2pm.Myer Lady of the Day 12.30pmMyer Millinery of the Day 1.00pmFurther details and to pre-register CLICK HERESunday 10^th August. Brothers Cairns Cup SundayThere are three categories with the major prize $4200 from Babinda Electrics, Property Law Solutions, Bragg Real Estate and $1000 in vouchers from Tea Lily on Grafton Street. There are also addition prizes from other fashions sponsors for finalists. The registration desks opens at 12 noon and closes at 1.15pm. The competition will be completed by 2.30pmClassic Ladies Racewear Award 1.30pmUnder 35’s Contemporary Ladies Racewear Award 2.00pmMost Stylish Couple Award- Immediately following the U35’s Contemporary Ladies category.For further details and to pre-register CLICK HEREI am so looking forward to being able to see some great trans-seasonal racewear and leave freezing Melbourne to see the fabulous fashions up north. Having attended the races in Cairns on a number of occasions I know how high the fashion standard is and am excited to experience a winter Carnival in Far North Queensland.If you aren't familiar with the Fashion on the Field in Cairns, I would recommend booking a ticket in the fashion marquee for the best view of all the catwalk action.Myer Fashionable Fillies LunchCairns Cup High TeaI am so looking forward to being able to see some great trans-seasonal racewear and leave freezing Melbourne to see the fabulous fashions up north. Having attended the races in Cairns on a number of occasions I know how high the fashion standard is and am super excited to experience a winter Carnival in Far North Queensland.By Angela Menz