Dress Standards

Women

MVRC is a progressive club and has adapted it’s dress code to suit current fashion trends. Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard of dress in keeping with the distinction of the Members’ Reserve.

NOT PERMITTED: Any variation of runner including joggers, rubber thongs or any dilapidated footwear. Denim and denim look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, polo shirts, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, sporting guernseys, any clothing revealing excessive bare midriff.

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Note: Applies to all meetings

Traditional - Gentleman

Gentlemen (including children 13 & over) are required to wear a collar and tie, tailored trousers and either a suit coat, sports coat or blazer.

NOT PERMITTED: Any variation of runner including boat shoes, joggers, sandals, thongs or any dilapidated footwear. Denim and denim-look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, shorts, shirts without a collar, polo shirts, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, pullovers or cardigans without a jacket, sporting guernseys.

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Note: Applies to Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day, all Day Meetings excluding Summer Meetings.

Relaxed - Gentleman

Gentlemen (including children 13 & over) are required to wear a collared shirt (polo shirts not permitted) with tailored trousers or chinos. No tie is required, and suit coat, sports coat or blazer is optional. Dress shoes or leather boat shoes must be worn.

Men can now wear smart polo shirts in the Members' Enclosure during the night racing season and at summer meetings held at The Valley (except for the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival). Polo shirts that are heavily branded or from a sporting club will not be permitted. MVRC has the right to refuse entry.

You may also wear tailored shorts in the Members’ Enclosure during the night racing season and at summer meetings (except for the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival). Please note that denim or denim-look clothing will not be permitted in the Members' Enclosure and you will be refused entry.

NOT PERMITTED: Any variation of runner including joggers, sandals, thongs or any dilapidated footwear. Denim and denim-look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, shorts, shirts without a collar, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, pullovers or cardigans without a jacket, sporting guernseys.

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Note: Applies to Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Night, all Night Meetings and Summer Day Meetings.