Come on, Dover

We live and work near two major horse racing tracks. The Doomben Track is just around the corner from our flat and the Eagle Farms Race Track is down the street from the Mission Office.

Today we could hear the announcers from the Doomben track, so knew the races were on. I have been told that the ladies dress up in fancy dress and elaborate hats to go to the races and the men are all in suits and ties. We wanted to see the sights, so set out, camera in hand. All the approaching roads were blocked off and people parked wherever they could. (You probably will be able to tell the difference, but some pictures we "borrowed" from the Doomben Racing Club internet page. They are more close up and personal. The pictures outside the gates we took ourselves.) We were dressed in our best missionary attire, skirts and tops, but still felt quite plebeian in comparison with those coming to the races.

 

Carnival Dress Code

Eagle Farm & Doomben Members’ Reserves	1 May to 31st July (Carnival Dress Code)
Saturday Racedays	Gentlemen* Long-sleeved collared business shirt tucked in with a tie or a tailored suit jacket or blazer with tailored fashion trousers and covered dress shoes.	Ladies* Neat dress in keeping with contemporary standards. No bare midriffs.

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* Denim, joggers, thongs and shorts are not permitted in Members’ Reserve areas.

* Members and their Guests and Owners may be denied entry by BRC staff if the above regulations are not adhered to.

* Shoes are to be worn at all times around the venue.

And the reason for all of this high couture -- the horses, of course.