Snapshots from Royal Randwick. Myer FOTF at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes

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Held earlier this year in April, here's a few snaps from the Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day in Sydney. Racing was rained out a week earlier for Day 1 of the Championships and racing postponed until a couple of days later and held on the Monday.The social set however saved their outfits for the following weekend when the weather gods smiled at Royal Randwick.  My day centered around the hotly contested 'Myer Fashions on the Field' competition where I was excited to see what everyone was wearing. The day also included a special Longines award for Elegance. I entered the competition and promptly marched off the stage, not making the cut to the next round. My father Lloyd had better luck making the Men's FOTF final, however missed out on a coveted sash. Enjoy the pics!By Angela Menz

Epsom Derby Ladies Day, Polo in the Park and the Prix de Diane Chantilly

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With Spring Carnival well and truly underway in Australia and many racedays ahead, I wanted to share some images from my trip to London and Paris in June. It was my first time in Europe and it was a holiday focused on racing capturing a number of racedays in a trip just shy of three weeks.I had been told by a number of people how different racing is in England and France and not to have too high expectations of the various racedays I was attending. I was expecting quite a different scene at the track than what I was used to in Australia and I was not disappointed! Here’s a little overview of the races I attended and how they compare to Australia.First up I went to the Investec Epsom Derby Ladies Day. Of all the racedays I attended this was most similar to going to the races as I am used to in Australia. With most attendees making some effort in dressing for the occasion the results ranged from casual, tarty, over-the-top and quite stunning! There was an emphasis on the actual races with betting and drinking being the key objectives for many patrons. Lisa and I had purchased tickets to the Queens stand which is the equivalent of the members stand in Australia. Lisa and I met up with FOTF regular Kelli Odell and her mum Terri and had a great day out. There was a best dressed competition (which Lisa posted about here) and a number of women had obviously made a special effort to take part in it. I wasn’t prepared for the infield carnival where the gypsies hang out. We didn’t go over to the infield, but it looked like a lot of fun.
Next up part 2- Royal Ascot. By Angela Menz