Doncaster Racecourse will sparkle on Thursday, 11 September, as the St Leger Festival 2025 shifts into full gear with the glamour of Doncaster Ladies Day 2025. After Wednesday evening’s lively preview, anticipation is at fever pitch for one of the most popular days on the British racing calendar. From the moment gates open at 11:15am, fans can expect a heady mix of top-class racing, live entertainment, and the trademark fashion showcase that has made this occasion legendary.
Brass bands, roving performers, and packed hospitality suites will set the tone early, while the race programme itself promises eight fiercely contested Flat races between 1:15pm and 5:15pm. The off-track highlight returns in the form of the Style Awards, ensuring that the battle for the best-dressed crown is every bit as competitive as the action on the turf.
Racing and glamour in equal measure
The Ladies Day card will deliver some of the Festival’s strongest racing, with premier-level contests that mix emerging talent with experienced campaigners. With conditions set fair, fast finishes are on the cards and prize money elevated across all eight races. For connections, the quality of the fields underlines why this fixture is among the crown jewels of the Flat season.
Yet while horses stride for glory on Town Moor, thousands in the stands will be creating colour of their own. Doncaster Ladies Day 2025 is famed as much for style as for racing, and once again the grandstands will be alive with bold dresses, statement fascinators, and the flair of racegoers competing in the celebrated Style Awards.
Evening entertainment takes over
Once the last horse has crossed the line, the festival mood will roll on. Gok Wan MBE is set to headline the Champagne Lawn with a 90-minute DJ set, blending his fashion credentials with party energy. Reserved for County, Premier, and Hospitality ticket holders, the performance will turn Doncaster into a full-scale music and fashion festival, ensuring that Ladies Day lingers long into the evening.
Hospitality guests throughout the day can look forward to tailored menus and entertainment in each suite, pairing Yorkshire tradition with modern flair. From hearty pies to champagne toasts, the day balances local character with international style.
Extras and guarantees for racegoers
Doncaster Racecourse has also introduced thoughtful touches to enhance the experience. Early arrivals will benefit from half-price draughts and discounts on wine, prosecco, champagne, and Pimms until 12:15pm. For those worried about the unpredictability of the British weather, the brand-new Wet Weather Guarantee will provide reassurance. If rain falls continuously from gates opening until the end of the last race, all paying customers will receive an invite to return for a future raceday free of charge—a commitment that underlines Doncaster’s reputation for putting fans first.
Festival rhythm builds
After Wednesday’s Preview Evening, Ladies Day signals the true launch of the St Leger Festival’s heartbeat. It is the social highpoint of the week, where racing, fashion, and Yorkshire hospitality blend seamlessly. As the festival rhythm builds towards Friday’s Group action and Saturday’s St Leger itself, Thursday will be remembered for its colour, its style, and its energy—proof again that Doncaster knows how to celebrate racing tradition in modern style.
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