Rosehill In Pink: Chandon Ladies Day Kicks Off Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
Rosehill Gardens turned pink on Saturday as Chandon Ladies Day launched the 2026 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, blending elite racing, high fashion and fundraising for the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
Key Information
• The 2026 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival began in spectacular style with Chandon Ladies Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 14 March, where world-class racing met high fashion and heartfelt philanthropy in a celebration of ‘all things pink’.
• There were 445 tickets sold for the extraordinary Pink Fashion Lunch, which focused on raising money for breast cancer awareness and Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation’s new Mental Health Initiative.
• Headlined by the Group 1 Coolmore Classic, the day blended elite Thoroughbred action with glamour and purpose, as Rosehill Gardens turned pink in support of the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
• A longstanding highlight of the racing calendar, Chandon Ladies Day brought together racing enthusiasts, fashion lovers, and social tastemakers for an unforgettable day trackside.
A dynamic blend of Sydney’s social and sporting personalities were in attendance. These included:
• Evelyn Ellis – TV Personality & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
• Duncan James – TV Personality & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
• Saskia Wotton – Chandon Friend of the Brand
• Erin Holland – TV Host, Singer & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
• Alex Fevola – Runway Room Founder
• Brendan Fevola – Former AFL player
• Krissy Marsh – Friend of the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation
• Katie Brown – Sunrise Presenter
• Amber Laidler – 7NEWS Weather Presenter and Reporter
• Hannah Schofield – Wife to Jockey, Chad Schofield
• Stacey Hemera Roberts – Milliner & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
• Chantelle Ford – Owner of Ford Millinery & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
• Mariam Seddiq – Fashion Designer & Friend of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
Expect it all at the 2026 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
Discover the full schedule at https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/carnival/sydney-autumn-racing/ and follow the action on social media @AustralianTurfClub #SydneyAutumnRacingCarnival.
Media Enquiries:
Alex Fengitis – Senior Publicist | MAXMEDIALAB | afengitis@maxmedialab.com.au
Lyndell Blair – PR Manager | Australian Turf Club | lblair@australianturfclub.com.au
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