Gentlemen – What to Wear to the Coral Gold Cup Weekend at Newbury Racecourse.

Newbury Racecourse is one of UK’s leading horseracing venues, with a rich heritage. The racecourse stages some of the sport’s top races throughout the year including Coral Gold Weekend in the Jump season which will take place on Friday 28th November (Coral Long Distance Hurdle Day)  and Saturday 29th November (Coral Gold Cup Day).

All prices are correct at time of publishing

Official Dress Code for the Premier Enclosure, Hospitality and the Hennessy Restaurant

Newbury says ‘Racegoers are encouraged to wear smart attire in these spaces and many racegoers choose to dress for their day with us. Smart shoes, smart denim jeans and trainers are permitted. Ripped denim, fancy dress, and football / sports team shirts and vests are not permitted.’

We say… Many wear suits as it is a premier race day, but do add layers to keep warm.

Hackett’s Glen classic monochrome check suit is of a wool blend, 60% wool and 40% polyester. The jacket and trousers can be bought separately to mix and match. Glen Check Peak Lapel Jacket £490.00 Glen Check Formal Trouser £230.00.  A flannel shirt will provide more warmth than an ordinary shirt but is not as smart, however their Tailored Fit Multi Trim Flannel Shirt has a sharp structured look. £120.00 Layer with their Crew-Neck Jumper in burgundy red. £180.00 40% Merino Wool, 30% Viscose, 20% Polyester & 10% Cashmere. A tie is not obligatory but if you prefer a tie go for burgundy red with their Flower Silk Tie  so it blends with the jumper £70.00. Add more burgundy red but a different print with their Mayfair Dot Silk Pocket Square £45.00. For smart shoes go for their black Leather Derby Shoe £395.00 and slip on one of their Three Pack Combed Cotton Harry Socks in granite grey with a subtle pattern. £50.00. Accessorise and warm with their Cashmere-Wool Twill Scarf in chilli red. 90% Wool, 10% Cashmere £75.00 and a pair of black leather gloves Commuter Touch Glove £140.00 Cap it all off with Prince Of Wales Flat Cap in grey £100.00 

Official Dress Code for the Grandstand Enclosure and Racegoers Restaurant

Newbury’s Grandstand Enclosure offers a more relaxed dress code with non-offensive fancy dress welcome. Football / sports team shirts are not permitted.

We say…. Go for stylish casual, after all you have that after party in the Gold Cup marquee.

Stay warm and colourful in the Heath jacket from Wax London Cut for a short, boxy fit in navy and multicolour check Italian knitted wool fabric: 80% wool, 20% polyester. Features welt pockets, branded button cuffs and a two-way zip for versatile wear. £275.00 Pull out the orange in the jacket with their Orange Fluffy Wool Crewneck with 16% mohair to create its brushed fluffy texture. £165.00 Wear underneath their Navy Textured Organic Cotton T-Shirt just in case you get hot with dancing at the after party. 100% organic cotton £45.00. Pair with their Selvedge Loose Fit Denim Jeans in a deep indigo rinse wash. £155.00 and Brown Embroidered Leather Belt in buffalo leather £60.00. Trainers are acceptable Flower Mountain YAMANO 3 – Warm Coral And Deep Blue Suede And Nylon Trainer £195.00 but wear waterproof socks to keep your feet dry if it rains. Sealskinz Wretham are lightweight waterproof warm weather ankle length socks £33.00. Keep your head warm and dry with their Cley beanie hat – A lightweight, fitted, waterproof beanie. Close-fitting and thermal with three-layer Aquasealz™ technology to ensure waterproofness. £35.00. Accessorise with Thomas Sabo jewellery: tiger’s eye & silver beads necklace £270.00 and Silver blackened signet ring with gold blue tiger’s eye £24.00

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