Racegoers were photographed holding onto their extravagant hats as they attended the Derby Day in Epsom today amid some blustery weather.
The two-day horse racing event, which started yesterday, attracted numerous lavishly-dressed attendees.
And like yesterday, which was Ladies Day, the weather was less than ideal, with temperatures in Epsom hitting a cool 15C, and some clouds in the sky.
However, this did not deter keen racegoers, who appeared determined to hang onto their statement headgear in the breeze.
Epsom organisers describe the derby as the ‘world’s greatest flat race’, and says viewers should ‘expect ups, downs and history in the making’ at the event.
Racegoers hold onto their hats as they arrive at Epsom racecourse for day 2 of the two-day event
Despite the less than balmy weather, attendees were not deterred from dressing up in their fancy frocks and hats
One woman is photographed holding onto the brim of her oversized white hat, which features a feather trim
According to event organisers, the Derby is a ‘spectacular, gleeful, celebratory day where people come together to join in racing’s most unforgettable carnival’.
Its website says: ‘The crown jewel of all races, The Betfred Derby. The one that sired them all the others. This is the birthplace of thoroughbred sprinting, one chance for horses to make history. It’s not one to miss.’
And attendees made sure they were dressed to impress, with floral frocks and statement hats the order of the day.
As well as prints, block colours were popular among lots of guests, with many wearing entire ensembles based around a single hue.
And it isn’t just the fashion some people will be keeping an eye out for at the races – some are likely to indulge in a bit of celeb spotting.
Among the famous faces at today’s event was Priti Patel, who donned a blue floral midi dress with a pair of sensible, flat loafers.
Another recognisable face was Dame Mary Berry, who posed for snappers alongside her granddaughter Abby Hunnings.
HATS OFF: This racegoer was among the many who opted to wear a statement hat, wearing oversized headgear in eye-catching orange
This eye-catching look features a large fascinator made almost entirely of feathers, fixed to a gold base with a floral design
While this woman opted for a more neutral colour palette, her hat made no less of a statement, with its bold design
Florals were the order of the day for many, with this woman donning a floral print gown, which she paired with a lacy fascinator
BOLD: This racegoer paired a very bold yellow hue with an impossible to ignore design hat for the event
Bright colours were popular among those attending the Epsom Derby today, with this woman opting for a vivid red shade
ALL WHITE: This woman opted for a white colour palette, matching her pale frock with a fascinator worn at a jaunty angle
On the opposite end of the colour spectrum, this racegoer wore an oversized hat featuring a mix of bright hues
Another racegoer, who was accompanied by a very dapper young man, opted for a straw hat with a design twist, featuring coloured ribbons
Despite the less than balmy temperatures, which made some wear warm jackets, others were determined to show off their Summery frocks
A number of attendees wore outfits made up entirely of a single colour, like this woman who wore an all-green ensemble
Dame Mary Berry (pictured, left) attends the event with her granddaughter Abby Hunnings (pictured, right)
Priti Patel, who opted to wear sensible flat shoes, was another of the famous faces at the racecourse today
Talksport racing analyst and co commentator Lizzie Kelly (pictured) wore a black coat, but added a pop of colour with her white hat which featured a bright pink ribbon
This woman was dressed for the cooler temperatures, wearing a grey coat covered in a pattern featuring bright, multicoloured dots
Meanwhile, another attendee’s attention appears to be fixed on the action, as she takes the weight off and sits down
Actress Celia Imrie (pictured, right) appears to be enjoying the action as she watches with a friend
