Fashion stakes high for Ladies Evening at Wolverhampton Racecourse

SOME of the hottest tips of the night at Wolverhampton Racecourse will be related to fashion rather than horses when the venue hosts its ever-popular Ladies Evening.

And to make sure the tips are red-hot, a Wolverhampton department store is staging a fashion show at the event, showcasing next season’s latest outfits.

Staff from House of Fraser will be modeling a range of top designs from labels such as Coast, Hobbs, Mint Velvet, Untold and Kenneth Cole, to name but a few, in a range of styles, with an emphasis on evening wear.

The informal show will be held between races in the Horizons Restaurant.

“As Ladies Evening is all about style, getting dressed up and having a fabulous time with your friends, the fashion show is just a perfect fit for the event,” explained Nathan Corden, head of commercial development at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

“Last year, the ladies attending really pulled out all the stops in terms of their outfits, and we are all looking forward to seeing if they can better it this year,” he added.

The evening, on September 4, includes prizes for the best dressed lady, best hat and the best dressed couple, which will be presented by Heart FM’s Toby Anstis, and Miss Black Country, Andrea Sturmey.

There are more than £1,000 worth of prizes for the lucky winners, including a spa day at Hoar Cross Hall, an overnight stay at Rowton Castle, guest passes for the Village health club in Walsall, and much more.

All ladies who pre-book will receive a complimentary drink, and after racing, the entertainment continues for restaurant diners with X-Factor favourite, James Williams, who will be singing live, followed by a DJ set from Toby Anstis.

“It’s easy to forget amongst all of this entertainment that there will also be a full programme of racing on the night, and it is not exclusively for ladies – men are most welcome too,” said Mr Corden.

“All of this most definitely helps to make our Ladies Evening one of the most popular dates on the Black Country’s social calendar.”