AN ARRAY of styles were on show at Musselburgh Racecourse’s Ladies on Friday as the venue celebrated 20 years of the iconic event.
The sold-out attraction, “one of Scotland’s most glamorous and popular racing days”, drew in more than 8,000 people, who were treated to a day of “top-quality racing”.
Current fashion trends were also on display as the 2024 Style Awards, sponsored by Tigerlily Boutique, crowned the best dressed winner in front of the sold-out crowd.
The celebrations continued after the racing, as BBC Radio 2 DJ Rylan Clark treated race-goers to an after-racing party set.
BBC Radio 2 DJ Rylan Clark treated race-goers to an after-racing party set. Photo: Alan Rennie
Aisling Johnston, head of marketing at Musselburgh Racecourse, said: "Ladies Day has become an iconic event in the racing calendar and this year we saw a whole new level to the style, elegance and glamour it's known for.
"We’ve had some fabulous outfits, exceptional races and brilliant hospitality, all of which have made for a proper celebration of our 20th anniversary."
After six flat races, Media Shooter, ridden by Sam James and trained by Karl Burke, lifted the Ladies Day Gold Cup in front of the crowd.
The 2024 Style Awards competition, sponsored by Tigerlily Boutique, was judged by leading Scottish stylists and influencers, including Debbie Brash, director of Tigerlily Boutique, and East Lothian resident Meryl Williams, winner of BBC's The Traitors.
Code Purple, the winning horse of the Champagne Pommery Brut Rose Handicap, ridden by Joanna Mason. Photo: Alan Rennie
The top award on the day for the most stylish attendee went to Lois Ross, from Leith, who was crowned Tigerlily Boutique Style Awards winner and took home the trip of a lifetime to the Pommery Champagne Domaine in France with four-star accommodation and £1,500 spending money.
Bill Farnsworth, racecourse director, said: "We’ve got a fantastic team here who do such a great job at ensuring Ladies Day is a brilliant experience.
"We’re having a brilliant year at the racecourse, and I’d like to thank them and everyone who has come along and helped to make this an unforgettable day."
Enjoying champagne on the Pommery Champagne Lawn. Photo: Alan Rennie
The racecourse is already preparing for the rest of this year’s events, including its first Oktoberfest Raceday and Superhero Family Raceday.
New for 2024, the Oktoberfest Raceday, featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup, promises race-goers a piece of Bavaria in East Lothian, complete with steins, sing-alongs and lederhosen in the Bavarian marquee.
Guests can purchase early-bird adult tickets now for general admission at £25 per person. People can buy a ticket before August 18 and save £10. The on-the-day price will be £35.
Children aged 17 and under go free at the Superhero Family Raceday on September 15. Families can enjoy a day filled with rides, face painting and superhero shows in the racecourse’s dedicated Clip Clop kids’ zone and dance the day away at the kids’ disco.
Visit musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/fixtures for more information on upcoming events at Musselburgh Racecourse.
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