The highlight of the luncheon (apart from O’Connor’s energetic back up dancers naturally) was a race wear parade featuring the likes of Karen Millen, Arthur Galan AG, Lisa Ho, Hussy (with their sister label Madame Marie), nicolangela, Ben Sherman, Digby’s, Leona Edmiston, Veronika Maine, Max & Co., Manning Cartell, Wayne Cooper and Mimco. Ladies on the lawns please take note; this is how the races should be done – with style.

We hope to see you there next year!

Three Melbourne’s GPO Lovers will win;

- A two hour styling and shopping session at Melbourne’s GPO with their chosen fashion guru.

- $500 to bring your Spring Racing look to life.

- A double pass to the Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday 24^th October.

To enter our “Win Your Spring Racing Look” competition;

1. Find a photograph of your own idea of a Spring Racing outfit.

2. The photo could be from a past year or you could dress up and take a new shot just for the competition. The outfit could even be a polyvore set, simply laid out or displayed on a mannequin. Your photo can be of your favourite, funny, quirky, handmade or bought Spring Racing look or even a tragic sartorial disaster that clearly needs our help.

3. Post the photo on our Facebook fanpage by clicking here.

4. Or alternatively email your photo to sarah@melbournesgpo.com and we’ll post it for you.

5. Remember to leave a comment with your photo stating which of our three fashion gurus (either Sea of Ghosts, Fashion Hayley or Lady Melbourne) you would like shop with and provide you with advice, honest opinion and styling tips for your new look.

By popular demand the competition now ends on Thursday 15^th October at 1pm and winners will be judged and announced by the next day. The three winners must be available on Sunday 18^th October to claim their prize. If you have any questions please email sarah@melbournesgpo.com or leave a comment below.

Our wonderful winners are Claire Mueller (Lady Melbourne), Estelle Deve (in white – Fashion Hayley) and Nadia Bailey (Sea of Ghosts).

You will be able to watch all the action of the Melbourne’s GPO Fashions on the Field heats and grand final on the day as well as witnessing the running of the 2009 Group 1 Tatts Cox Plate.

Entering to win is easy. Simply answer the question below by leaving a comment on this blog and we’ll judge the best answers on Thursday 15th October at 12pm. Your answer can be clever, funny, quirky, fashion-related or even just a seriously fabulous name.

Question: “If you owned a horse that was running in the Tatts Cox Plate what would you name it?”

And they’re off!

The winning answers are in no particular order;

iHorse 2.0

Coco

Death to Jeggings

GPO Lover

One Hot Mess

Mare Lagerfeld

Stiletto

Fashions on the Field 2009 at Moonee Valley Racing Club

In a bigger than ever before competition, Melbourne’s GPO Fashions on the Field sees the inclusion of four exclusive categories including Young Contemporary Racewear, Head Turning Hats, Ladies Classic Racewear (exclusive to ladies > 40 years of age) and the newly created Moonee Valley Racing Club Members’ Racewear.

All heats and the final will be held on Tatts Cox Plate Day on Saturday 24th October 2009. Heats for the Head Turning Hats and Moonee Valley Members’ Racewear categories will commence after Race 3 on the program. Ladies Classic Racewear heats will follow after Race 4 and Young Contemporary Racewear will follow Race 5. The winners of each of the four category finals will then compete in the overall Melbourne’s GPO Fashions on the Field Final which will be held after Race 6.

The 2009 winner will drive away in a brand new Mazda2, receive Melbourne’s GPO vouchers and an abundance of additional prizes. The 1st and 2nd runners up in each heat will also win prizes.

Participants can register by Tatts Cox Plate Day by completing the form at the registration desk at the entrance to the Cheval Enclosure or downloading it from the website to bring along on the day. Registration opens from 11am and entrants must be registered at least 30 minutes before their chosen heat starts.

Melbourne’s GPO Racing In Style Ladies Luncheon

Always a sell-out, the Melbourne’s GPO Racing In Style Ladies Luncheon on Tatts Cox Plate Day Eve remains a standout event for lovers of fashion and a ladies day out. With a sumptuous three course lunch, a showcase of the latest Spring fashion from Melbourne’s GPO designers, prizes and the ultimate in live entertainment, this highlight event is not to be missed.

Date Friday 23rd October, 2009
Place Celebrity Room, Moonee Valley Racecourse
Time 11.45am for a 12pm start
Price MVRC Members $140 Non Members $160
Dresscode Dress to impress in race wear.

To find out more information and for full terms and conditions on the 2009 Melbourne’s GPO Fashions on the Field competition, the Cheval Enclosure or the Melbourne’s GPO Racing in Style Ladies Lunch visit www.coxplate.com.au