Prestige and Style Defined The Championships Day 2 at Royal Randwick

• The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival reached its pinnacle with The Championships Day 2 at Royal Randwick – a spectacular raceday that blended elite racing, fashion and entertainment in a celebration of scale and style.
• Headlining the day were four elite Group 1 contests, including the iconic Queen Elizabeth Stakes – one of Australia’s most prestigious races – alongside a world-class program that cemented the day as a defining moment on the racing calendar.
• All eyes were also on Autumn Glow, who was chasing an extraordinary 12th consecutive victory – a feat that would further cement her place in racing history and add to the legacy of The Championships.
• Beyond the track, the Fashion Stakes Grand Finale brought the ultimate expression of raceday style to centre stage, as finalists from across the Carnival competed live in front of a judging panel – marking the pinnacle moment for fashion at Royal Randwick.
• From trackside energy to premium hospitality, the day delivered a standout experience, reinforcing its position as a must-attend event on Sydney’s social calendar, with key guests including Kellie Hush, Grace Hayden, Elliot Garnaut, Amy Pejkovic, Francesca Hung and Grayson Te Moana in attendance.

• Racegoers were encouraged to embrace the theme of Bigger and Bolder, bringing statement fashion, elevated styling and standout raceday looks to the forefront.
• Fashion Stakes Grand Finale — The Championships Day 2 played host to the highly anticipated Fashion Stakes Grand Finale, with Kellie Hush, Damien Woolnough-Reid and Elliot Garnaut as the key finalist judges. Finalists from across the Carnival competed live on the runway from 2:00pm on the Octagonal Lawn, with the Grand Finale from 2:30pm. One Best Dressed and one Best Suited winner were crowned, celebrating creativity, confidence and personal style with a winning prize value of over $26,000.
• Pamper Pavilion — The ultimate beauty destination, featuring complimentary makeup touch-ups by Runway Room, express hairstyling, fashion illustrations and a glass of Chandon on arrival.