Just a few minutes away from Epsom town centre, Epsom Downs Racecourse holds its most famous racing event, the Betfred Derby Festival on Friday 5th June and Saturday 6th June 2025. The first day is Ladies Day featuring the Betfred Oaks and the second day is Derby Day featuring the Betfred Derby which is known as the Greatest Flat Race in the World. It is Britain’s richest horse race and the most prestigious of the five Classics. At this iconic racing festival show off your iconic outfits! All prices are correct at time of publishing.

Debenhams x The Jockey Club Partnership

Debenhams, the Digital Department Store, has joined forces with The Jockey Club in an exclusive partnership. As The Jockey Club’s newest Associate Partner, Debenhams will deliver immersive race day beauty experiences with their Day Spa featuring exclusive makeup and hair touch-up zones, and Instagram-worthy backdrops inspired by their signature style. Plus they are also offering 10% off your raceday outfit. Just use the code JOCKEYCLUB when you check out online. Debenhams offer a great choice of outfits for a day at the races at affordable prices: Blush Coast Lisa Tan Corsage Peplum Detail Spot Print Pleated Midi Dress £129.00 Pink Coast Lisa Tan Puff Sleeve High Neck Spot Satin Midi Dress £119.00 Black Coast Lisa Tan Veiled Boater £139.00

Debenhams are also supporting the Style Awards. Simply head over to the Hyperion Lawn and have your photo taken in front of the Style Awards backdrop and you could find yourself in the running for the Top 3 and be in with a chance of winning prizes worth over £10,000! Ist place includes £600.00 Debenhams voucher, 2nd place £250.00 and 3rd place £150.00 

Official Dress Code for the Queen Elizabeth II Stand Enclosure on Derby Day 

You must wear a formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or fascinator. This dress code applies to both Queen Elizabeth II Stand ticket holders and Queen Elizabeth II Stand Hospitality guests. Not Permitted: Fancy dress, inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry. Sports clothes: team colours and team kits are not permitted.

Stand out for the right reasons in Marc Cain’s vibrant yellow Linen-silk blend maxi dress with a calla lily print. £679.00. A hat or substantial fascinator is compulsory and most ladies enjoy the opportunity to wear a properly eye-catching creation such as Ophelia floral beret by Bee Smith Millinery Yellow satin flower with crystal beaded centre on a green sinamay beret, with feathers, curled quills and an additional butterfly (at the back). £80.00 to hire for 4 days. Complement the hat with Thomas Sabo’s Butterfly ring A cutout design with curved wings adorned with many faceted, colourful stones in different sizes and inlays of mother-of-pearl, made of recycled 925 sterling silver and finished with an 18k yellow-gold plating. Was £555.00, now £280.00.  Pearl jewellery says chic and the colour is neutral allowing the colours from the hat and outfit to take centre stage. Thomas Sabo’s Gold-plated hoop earrings with freshwater pearls Organically shaped hoop earrings made of recycled 925 sterling silver with 18k gold plating and freshwater pearls £315.00 and their Gold-plated pearl bracelet carries on the organic shape with its pendant and freshwater pearls. made of recycled 925 sterling silver with 18k gold plating. £225.00. Sparkle and shine with Marc Cain’s Satin mules in bubblegum pink and embellished with a crystal applique at the front. The 60mm heel is in transparent pink. £215.00 Keep sparkling with their Satin clutch in fuchsia with crystal clasp. £185.00 Complete the look with Thomas Sabo’s slim, rectangular KIM sunglasses Was £215.00 now £110.00

Official Dress Code for the Queen Elizabeth II Stand Enclosure on Ladies Day 

There is no official dress code, Epsom Downs racecourse encourages racegoers to come “dressed to feel your best” and says “ From bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated. This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.” Not Permitted: Fancy dress, inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry. Sports clothes: team colours and team kits are not permitted.We say: Although there is no dress code, most ladies will be glamorously dressed and wear a headpiece.  

Look fresh in a print of large blue flowers on a white background. Dea Kudibal Blossoming Double breasted blazer   £259.00 with matching Bloom Midnight Flared pants £219.00 Both in cool stretch cotton twill. To keep the look clean, wear a silk satin camisole underneath OctavieDEA Camisole top £129.00 Headwear is not compulsory but most ladies still like to wear a hat or fascinator to complete their racing style look .Isabella petal brim by Bee Smith Millinery is a white sinamay brimmed hat with hand dyed shades of blue organdie petals. £100.00 to hire for 4 days. Be mysterious and pair your wide brimmed hat with GUESS® Oval sunglasses with blue transparent frames £85.00. Step out in style with GUESS® Radory Sandals in metallic leather. £125.00 and add sparkle with their blue Tasmin Rhinestones Hobo Bag £115.00 Keep the sparkle going with Caroline Svedbom’s Calanthe Necklace in sky blue crystals 169 Euros and their Mini Delia Earrings drop shaped earrings with round sparkling crystals in different shades of blue, 99 Euros.   

Official Dress Code for the Grandstand

There is no official dress code in the Grandstand enclosure. They encourage racegoers to come “dressed to feel your best” and Epsom racecourse says “ From bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated.” Not Permitted: Fancy dress, inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry. Sports clothes: team colours and team kits are not permitted. We say: In the grandstand, ladies do still like to dress up and some do wear a headpiece.

Go for a relaxed stylish look such as Kitri Studio’s Alberta Cotton Linen Dress in pink. Crafted from a breathable cotton, linen blend to keep cool. A fitted bodice and panelled front and back seam with a full, voluminous skirt bringing  drama and romance. £265.00 The dress has thin spaghetti straps so a cardigan or pashmina may be a good idea. Their Uma Pink Knit Cardigan  is a 95% cotton, 5% cashmere blend with 3/4 length sleeves and  cropped length. A small red ‘K’ initial is embroidered on the front for Kitri. £125.00. Headwear is not compulsory; some ladies love the opportunity to wear a hat, some decide not to. Betty spotty tulle beret by Bee Smith Millinery is a pink spotty tulle covered beret, with tulle ruffles. £80.00 for 4 day hire. Trip the light fantastic in Charles & Keith’s Light Pink Swirl-Print Ankle-Strap Heels with its 60s style swirl print in shades of light pinks £59.00 and add whimsical texture with their Light Pink Paffuto Embroidered-Mesh Wallet On Chain featuring an embroidered mesh finish with bow motifs. £69.00 Accessorise with Dower & Hall’s Timeless Keshi Pearl Drop Chain Necklace £225.00 and matching Timeless Keshi Pearl Hoops £175.00 Both with freshwater pearls. Pop on a pair of Charles & Keith’s Adalyn Cat-Eye Sunglasses in soft pink. £65.00

Official Dress Code for the Upper Tattenham Enclosure and The Hill.

There is no official dress code in the Upper Tattenham and the Hill enclosures. They encourage racegoers to come “dressed to feel your best” These enclosures are casual, especially the Hill and are a great choice for families and groups looking for a relaxed Betfred Derby Festival experience. Not Permitted: Fancy dress, inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry. Sports clothes: team colours and team kits are not permitted.

For these enclosures we say dress to feel comfortable such as Joules chic but casual Marina Yellow Broderie Broderie Midi Dress   £99.00 Pair with their cowgirl style Western Straw Fedora Hat   to shade you from the sun £39.00. Wear a pair of Joules X Chatham Yellow Jetty Deck Shoes   because you will be standing for most of the day, £59.00 Add shimmer with their Trent Rose Gold Cross Body Bag   £39.00. Go boho with ChloBo’s 18ct gold plated Stacking Pearl Bracelets with freshwater pearls £175.00 and their 18ct gold plated Dream Catcher Hoops £88.00 You never know they may make your dreams of picking a winner come true! Look cool in Joules QUAY Brown On The Fly Sunglasses £60.00 Just in case it rains take their Holkham Artist Floral Waterproof Packable Raincoat With Hood as these enclosures are mainly open air. £69.00

Debenhams images courtesy of Debenhams in house pr team

Dower & Hall & ChloBo images courtesy of pr agency We Are PR UK

Dea Kudibal and Caroline Svedbom images provided by pr agency Oldstrom

Bee Smith images courtesy of Bee Smith Millinery
Guess images courtesy of pr agency Trace Publicity

KITR Studio images courtesy of pr agency K&H Comms

Charles & Keith images courtesy of pr agency Purple PR

Marc Cain and Thomas Sabo images courtesy of pr agency Task PR

Joules images courtesy of Joules in house press team

Aerial view of Epsom Downs Racecourse provided by Canva.com