The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Competition

New Zealand, it’s time to up the stakes! The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Competition is on a mission to find the country’s best dressed.

We are open for pre-registration online by completing the entry form here. You can also register and enter the competition on the day at The Crossing Fashion Marquee.  Entrants will need to present themselves between 11am – 12noon on 11^th November at The Crossing Fashion Marquee to walk in front of the judges. Winners will be announced from the presentation area at 2.30pm after Race 6 at Addington Raceway.

Check each category page to view the list of prizes up for grabs.

How to enter:

There are three different categories this year – Best Dressed, Best Suited and IRT Something Blue. To qualify to enter The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Competition, entrants must purchase a ticket to the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day and present themselves to the judges on the day between 11am – 12noon on 11^th November 2025 at The Crossing Fashion Marquee – which will be located within the Public Village.

So, what are you waiting for?! Have some fun, get dressed up and you could be crowned Canterbury’s Best Dressed or Best Suited and enjoy some incredible prizes.