Racehorse TALK

DRESS REGULATIONS for MEMBERS' AREAS at Doomben and Eagle Farm

From March 1, the BRC reverted to standard dress regulations. Members and their guests are reminded that Gentlemen are required to again wear a collared shirt with a suit jacket and/or a tie.

While there needs to be  reasonable standards I don't think it should be mandatory to wear a tie especially in our climate and the alternative to a tie wearing a jacket is even more ridiculous. :stop:Hats should be compulsory
Neat ,tidy and clean should be good enough,and no barefeet.
Winter time is OK for ties and coats .  
Women have more options than men.




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I thought you did not like synthetic surfaces DD

 

You learn something every day

   

Arsenal,

The way I read that, the tie is optional.

I think it is a good question regarding the different dress standards from summer to winter.
Why is it so?
Surely if you look OK in summer without a tie or jacket you look the same in winter?

My other question is where has the BRC got all this money to'renovate' parts of Doomben which from an outsiders point of view were fine?
I thought they were financially challenged?

Only if you wear a coat

DD,

Come on--a tie or jacket---get to the 2010---they need to get with it--smart casual is/should be OK

Members are very happy with the new arrangements.

I've heard some complaints about the drop in standards, none about the requirement for a coat or tie.

I reckon I've been to about 50 AGMs of Brisbane race clubs, and not once has a member got on his feet and complained that the male dress code was too tough.

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The question remains though.
Why the difference between summer and winter?
Surely if you look appropriate in summer, you look appropriate in winter at the same venue?

If  any of those Arabs turn up in their customary robes they won't get in at EF.The bloke on the gate is a Tiger.

I am a member of the BRC and think that they are generally doing a good job but i think they missed the boat with the phantom meeting at Eagle Farm today. There were a large number of people (Hens and Bucks parties included) that were still willing to enjoy super Saturday at the washed Brisbane races, but after a short stay on course decided to move their celebrations to the Hamilton Hotel. With one small bar open in the under cover area it was a little disapointing. I would have much rathered having a beer and a punt at Eagle Farm than moving to the Hamo. Come on BRC get your act together.