Rosehill Gardens prepares for $10m 2022 Golden Eagle Day
Sydney basked in the return of the Everest at Randwick and soon it will be Rosehill’s time to shine with the $10m Golden Eagle Day bringing fun, fashion and lots of dollars to the track.
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If the return of Everest at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday is any indication Sydney has shaken off its post-Covid cobwebs, the Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill is sure to attract throngs.
Australian Turf Club’s $10 million Golden Eagle Day, a 1500m race for four-year-olds, is the nation’s third richest race with 10 per cent of the prize money being donated to the winning owners’ charity of choice.
After 46,221 revellers packed Randwick at the weekend, Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger hopes Golden Eagle will also offer an economic boon.
“Thanks to blockbuster events like the Golden Eagle, Parramatta is attracting interstate and international tourists,’’ Mr Borger said.
“These major events really bring an extra buzz to the streets of Parramatta, filling up restaurants and hotels with visitors – many who may not have visited without the event.”
This year also marks the first restriction-free Golden Eagle, a relatively young addition to the Everest character, since the pandemic struck.
“It’s the first Covid restriction-free Golden Eagle we’ve had since its first running back in 2019,’’ Mr Borger said.
“I can’t wait to see a crowd full of locals and visitors alike enjoying one of our country’s premier venues right here in western Sydney.’’
Plenty of cash will be splashed before race day, including on wardrobes laden with suits, fascinators and frocks for fashionistas.
The ATC and Fabrics of Multicultural Australia will host a ticketed three-course lunch curated by Colin Fassnidge, when diners will take in two runway shows featuring a diverse spring racewear fashion showcase from First Nations, Ukrainian, British and Afghan designers.
Racegoers can expect to see the work of emerging Aboriginal designer Debra Naele Wendy Scully, who creates fashion, sterling silver jewellery, bush jewellery, paintings and photography using contemporary and traditional media.
Ukrainian born Anya Hurwood craft all her designs my hand, with clothes that are “vibrant, whimsical and tantalising” and reflects her mission to empower women.
Milliner Wendy Scully’s striking hats could inspire racegoers to swap a demure fascinator for something a bit louder when the English sculptor, designer and dressmaker exhibits her work.
She began humbly and evolved into thriving business Atelier in a Melbourne arts studio.
Afghanistan-born Maryam Oria, who arrived in Australia 10 years ago and created Sakena the Label, gets thrifty with her creative skills, with her first collection featuring upcycled Afghan vintage dresses and ethically-sourced skirts, coats, bags and jewellery.
It’s a world away from Kabul, where she supported 25 staff in a factory that was shut once the Taliban were in power. However, she continues to strive to be a voice for Afghan women in Australia.
On the other side of the globe, Peruvian-born Aussie Eliana Gamboa-Chapman represents Latin America with her My Paloma label.
The certified fashion stylist with the Australian Style Institute says growing up in the two continents nurtured her interest in art and fashion.
Spring Fashion Stakes also returns to Rosehill Gardens where fashionistas have the chance to win a share of $30,000 in cash and prizes.
Racegoers are encouraged to wear a touch of gold at the Gold! Gold! Gold!-themed event which will feature pop-up bars, DJs, roving entertainment and a free performance from British drum and bass group Rudimental.
General admission tickets start from $25, which includes free public transport.
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