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

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

Event- Ballarat Cup, Myer FOTF Information

This Sunday the Spring Carnival continues in Victoria with the running of the Ballarat Cup at Dowling Forrest Racecourse. Located a mere 115km from Melbourne, it's a good place to go and escape the city for a day.The day plays host to Myer Fashions on the Field with special guest judge, Myer ambassador Lauren Phillips. Also involved in the Fashions on the Field competition is Laura Zeuschner, the 2013 face of the Ballarat Cup. For information about what Lauren is looking for in FOTF click hereThe prize pool is valued at over $6000 with fabulous prizes on offer including....??? Unfortunately despite a couple of requests, I was unable to get further information- It'll be a nice surprise for the winners!  Categories for the day includeMyer Lady of the DayMyer Man of the DayMyer Milinery AwardMyer Local Lady of the Day.Registration opens with the gates at 10.30 and closes at 12.45.As of Wednesday night the weather forecast  for Sunday is 10-16 degrees with a shower or two. I suggest getting your outfit prepared for a cool and wet day by looking for a matching/ coordinating  umbrella to keep dry, a smart jacket and ditching suede or fabric shoes and switching them for rain proof patent. Fingers crossed the weather forecast improves, but if not check out a previous post about preparing for inclement weather and click here.Admission to the course is $30 at the gate for general admission. For further information about the Ballarat Turf Club and how to get there visit Country Racing VictoriaFirst race TBA approx 12.00pm There is a 10 race program which aside from the Ballarat cup includes the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic. As the name suggests the race is run clockwise around the track which for Victoria is the 'wrong' way.Last Race TBA approx 5.30pmBy Angela Menz