Ditch the Akubra and grab a jacket with race day expected to be cloudy and cold

The Rose City’s iconic Picnic Day Races are back on, but with a chilly winter’s day forecast for Saturday, here’s how to rug up and stay chic trackside.

Andrew Cooper says they've been selling a lot of jackets to stay warm for this weekend's Picnic Day Races.

One of Rose City’s most treasured events is ready to make its anticipated return this weekend, but with a chilly forecast on the way attendees will need to bring a jacket.

Owner of Cooper’s Menswear Andrew Cooper said with a chilly 15 degrees forecast Saturday there had been a rush on jackets.

“We’ve had men coming in buying sports jackets and women looking for a trench coat,” Mr Cooper said.

“A lot of men have also been buying scarfs.”

Colour wise, Mr Cooper said women were sticking to monochromes and black-and-white schemes, but had also seen people opt for rich caramel tones.

Chris Cooper said if those looking for hats needed to get in quick before supplies sold out.

At women’s boutique Classic Dimension, retailer Chris Cooper said women had been stopping by to pick up gloves to keep warm trackside.

“We’ve also got some lovely headbands in,” Mrs Cooper said.

The bejewelled headwear was an alternative to the classic fascinators, Mrs Cooper said.

Mr Cooper said wool hats had also been popular this year.

For those wanting to nab the perfect accessory to their race-day outfit, Mrs Cooper advised against waiting too long, with stocks selling fast.

Carissa Miller (left) and Bec Rogers at the 2019 Warwick Picnic Races.

Those feeling they have put together the perfect look will be able to compete in fashions on the field when the even kicks off at 11am.

Warwick Turf Club secretary Kristen Doyle said it was great to see the event back on after navigating months of uncertainty, with even a dance floor on offer this weekend.

“We have a band playing, there are food trucks and there is fashions on the fields with cash prizes for the best dressed,” Mrs Doyle said.

Mrs Doyle said racegoers must pre-purchase tickets online.

“We’re very aware of social distancing and the requirements of COVID-safe events,” Mrs Doyle said.

Gates open to the 126th Ergon Energy Warwick Picnic Day Races 11am Saturday, June 19.

Tickets start from $20 and must be bought online here.