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THE DEBENHAMS JULY FESTIVAL STARTS IN...

Thursday 10 July 2025

WORLD CLASS RACING MEETS ELEGANT FASHION AT NEWMARKET

 

Ladies Day at Newmarket is the hottest ticket of the summer at The Debenhams July Festival. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the thrilling racing, epic entertainment and of course fabulous fashion.

 

NEW for 2025 - Best Turned Out. With the Debenhams Day Spa, a designated photo opportunity & £1000's worth of on the spot prizes up for grabs, this year's Ladies Day is sure to be one to remember!

 

Racecourse teams will be on hand throughout the day to award Best Turned Out guests with prizes. They will be roaming through all enclosures on the day.

 

Paparazzi style photographers will be taking your photo at the Best Turned Out photo opportunity in the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure. Keep an eye out on Facebook the week after the Debenhams July Festival to download your images.

 

On the track action features a packed seven-race card is headlined by the Group Two Princess of Wales's Stakes over a mile and a half and boasts some high profile previous winners.

Gates Open 11.50am

First Race 1.50pm

Last Race 5.20pm

After Races Entertainment Starts: 5:40pm (approx) End: 6:55pm (approx)

Timings subject to change

Gates Open 11.50am

First Race 1.50pm

Last Race 5.20pm

After Races Entertainment Starts: 5:40pm (approx) End: 6:55pm (approx)

START TIMES RACE DISTANCE
1.50pm The Bahrain Trophy 13F
2.25pm The Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes 6F
3.00pm The Bet Boost at bet365 Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) 6F
3.35pm The Princess of Wales's Stakes sponsored by The Kingdom of Bahrain 12F
4.10pm The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes 6F
4.45pm The Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes 8F
5.20pm The Handicap Stakes 8F

Entertainment off the track

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Get ready for an unforgettable day of entertainment, both on and off the track!

  • Live performances by Fairvue and the sensational Amber Sax
  • Capture the moment with a roaming photo booth and paparazzi-style photographers throughout the racecourse
  • After-racing entertainment with DJ Chris Stark
  • Best Turned Out Style prizes!
  • There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on the fun!

 

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The Debenhams Spring/Summer Style Guide

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All the Race Day essentials you need to shop from Debenhams.com

The Racing Calendar has commenced, signalling the official start of spring/summer with Britain’s finest outdoor occasions that are worth dressing up for. That said, finding the perfect Race Day outfit can be a little tricky – if you don’t know where to look, of course.

Lucky for you, you can find the best occasionwear styles on the market right here… and they’re all available to shop on Debenhams.com! Browse our favourite looks below and prepare to win best-dressed attendee at every event you turn up to this summer.

Whether you’re looking for the best women’s ensembles, the smartest men’s attire, or must-have beauty to keep you looking flawless from paddock to party, Debenhams has it all – and it’s only a tap away…

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