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Day three of the famous race meeting dawned sunny and bright in Chichester on Thursday
Lucy James and Imogen Haisman were caught out by a huge gust of wind that took off with their hats
Like its Berkshire counterpart, Goodwood also operates a strict dress code

Published: 06:28 EST, 30 July 2015 | Updated: 19:30 EST, 2 August 2015

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From trendy black fedoras to huge sprays of peacock feathers, the hats worn by racegoers arriving for the third day of racing at Glorious Goodwood were elaborate enough to distract from the horse racing itself.

Day three of the famous race meeting dawned sunny and bright - but the strong breeze caught a few well-dressed racegoers by surprise.

Two well turned-out women dressed in contrasting white and black dresses were caught by surprise when a huge gust of wind nearly sent their hats flying into the Chichester hills.

Lucy James and Imogen Haisman were happily posing for a photographer when a sudden breeze blew in, wreaking havoc with their meticulously planned outfits.

Easy breezy: Glamorous women donned supersized headgear as ladies' day got underway at Glorious Goodwood on a sunny Thursday (but some racegoers, like these two women, got caught out by the breeze)

Other women at The Magnolia Cup held at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, plumped for more classic headwear with wide-brimmed hats in elegant pastel and caramel hues proving particularly popular, as did heavily feathered options.

Princess Eugenie also put in an appearance on the sunny Wednesday afternoon and presented Camilla Henderson with the trophy after the female jockey won The Magnolia Cup Goodwood Ladies' Race.

Although not quite hitting the sartorial heights of Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, which this year raises money for Amref Health Africa, is catching up in the fashion stakes as more and more racegoers take the opportunity to dress up for the occasion.

Like its Berkshire counterpart, Goodwood also operates a strict dress code that outlaws jeans and shorts and insists that guests keep their shoulders covered and eschew fancy dress.

Instead, the style guide suggests 'jackets and either ties, cravats or polo neck sweaters' for gentlemen and 'smart casual' for ladies, adding that 'due to the terrain and areas of decking at Goodwood, flat shoes are recommended'.

Racegoers certainly appeared to be taking those strictures to heart, with no sign of the wacky hats, skintight frocks and skyscraper heels that characterise other meets, most notably Aintree, although some did brave a day out in high heels.

Hold tight! Lucy James and Imogen Haisman were happily posing for a photographer when a sudden breeze blew in, wreaking havoc with their well-planned outfits

That's better! The glamorous women, who had clearly meticulously planned their looks, showcased their style on day three of the meet

Purple reign: From trendy black fedoras to huge sprays of peacock feathers, the hats worn by racegoers - including Jenny Pacey - were elaborate enough to distract from the horse racing itself

Someone's thirsty! Three glamorous women dressed in classy hues of silver and white pose for the cameras - but one lady decides to quench her thirst mid snap

Princess Eugenie presents Camilla Henderson with her trophy

Accessorising: Two of the women accessorised their outfits with bottles of champagne at the race day meet

In good spirits: The stylish ladies appeared to be getting a head start on the day's drinking

All white! Four friends appeared to have coordinated their outfits, all plumping for a touch of white

A royal racegoer: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Royal style icon: Princess Eugenie looked chic in khaki jacket, which she wrapped around her waist and tied with a bow, worn over a flowing white dress and large silver hat with net and brooch detail by London based milliner Nerida Fraiman

Here come the girls: A gaggle of well-dressed women arrived in a variety of outfits from more casual maxi skirts, left, to bold beetle-juice striped dresses

Posing up: The five women showcased their glamorous style as they arrived on day three of the racing event

Classy: Leigh Johnson wears a striking feathered hat on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Live act: Elle & The Pocket Belles perform on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Glitz and glamour: Race goers don their best jewels for the lavish day out

Look who it is! Clare Balding look chic in a black and white ensemble at the sporting event

Keeping updated: Clare and her pals read the programme ahead of the race getting underway

Excitable: Racegoers get into the spirit of things on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Tense: Crowds watch as the race gets underway on the third day of the event

Little lady: A younger racegoer joined her mother and sister at the day's festivities

A rosy day out: The young guest presents a rose to the photographer, whilst two women opt for colourful dresses and accessories at the event, right

Dapper: A jazzy-dressed man in a bold purple suit accompanies his female friend to the annual races

And the winner is: Princess Eugenie presents Camilla Henderson with the trophy after winning The Magnolia Cup Goodwood Ladies' Race

By royal appointment: A trim-looking Princess Eugenie presented the winner's trophy

Style rebels: Two style chameleons opted for suits emblazoned with cactus and giraffes in a bizarre wardrobe choice

Common ground: Leonora Smee and fellow jockey Frankie Dettori catch up on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival at Goodwood Racecourse

Still having trouble! The racegoer who struggled with her headgear as she arrived at the event appears to still be running into a few problems, left, whilst another experimental fashionista opts for a striking red 3D fascinator

An array of designs: Other women at The Magnolia Cup held at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, plumped for heavily feathered options

Reaching new heights! Some ladies wore vibrant clashing colours in bold hues of pink and orange, left, whilst others chose gravity-defying styles in classic blacks with pearl embellishment

Having fun with their style: Two women wore glasses with the words 'summer' and 'happy' emblazoned across them

All things bright and beautiful: Two women opted for colourful style statements for the day out

Golden girl: One lady added the golden touch to her green outfit with an elaborate hat embellished with metallic gold flowers

Pulling out all the style stops: Some racegoers opted for bridal-like designs, left, whilst one stylish man went bold in a purple suit

Feeling blue: Louise Winterbotham opted for a chic pastel blue hued look at the Annual Ladies Horse Race, which this year raises money for Amref

Spots and stripes: Women arrived showcasing different styles, including spots and fishnets, left, chic black and white dresses while Natalie Pinkham wore a mint green shift by Beulah London

Horsing around: Guests don jockey attire as they arrive at The Cup held at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, UK

Jockeys riding at the Qatar Goodwood Festival will wear black armbands in memory of legendary commentator Sir Peter O'Sullevan, who died peacefully at his home in London yesterday aged 97.

To celebrate his long and distinguished career, racegoers at Goodwood are invited to applaud after the runners have made their way to post for the opening Land Rover Handicap at 2.05pm.

Born on March 3, 1918, Sir Peter was the BBC's leading commentator for 50 years and became known as the 'Voice of Racing'. He was awarded an OBE for services to racing in 1976 and received his knighthood in 1997.

Upon his retirement in November, 1997, he established the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust which has distributed over £4 million to six welfare organisations; Blue Cross, Brooke Hospital for Animals, Compassion in World Farming, International League for the Protection of Horses, Racing Welfare and the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre.

He had strong connections to Goodwood, visiting the course throughout his life and opening the Sussex Stand in 1990.

Speaking about the day's race, Seamus Buckley, Goodwood's Clerk of the Course, said at 9.45am: 'I'm continuing to call the going Good as there is still plenty of moisture in the ground.

'Today's GoingStick reading is 7.5 as against 7.2 yesterday morning indicating drying conditions. The going seems consistent across the course in the straight, with the stands' side having a GoingStick reading of 7.1 and the far side 7.2.

'We have taken down the dolled-out rails on the far side of the course in the straight to provide a strip of fresh ground about seven yards wide today.

'We will review the ground conditions after racing to see if any watering is necessary. The forecast is for the weather to remain dry and we might do some selective watering on the round course.'

Style set: Other women at The Cup held at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, plumped for more classic headwear with wide-brimmed hats in elegant pastel and caramel hues proving particularly popular, as did heavily feathered options

Strict: Like its Berkshire counterpart, Goodwood also operates a strict dress code that outlaws jeans and shorts and insists that guests keep their shoulders covered and eschew fancy dress

Shady: Three male racegoers wear vibrant green sunglasses as they enjoy a day at the races

(L-R) Leonora Smee, Dido Harding, Emily London, Camilla Henderson, Clare Salmon, Victoria Gray, Alexis Green, Jemima Hannon, Isabelle Taylor and Shadi Halliwell on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival at Goodwood Racecourse

Female jockeys (L-R) Leonora Smee, Emily London and Camilla Henderson on day three of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

(L-R) Leonora Smee, Dido Harding, Emily London, Camilla Henderson, Clare Salmon, Victoria Gray, Alexis Green, Jemima Hannon, Isabelle Taylor and Shadi Halliwell on day three

Royal presentation: Princess Eugenie presents the winning jockey Camilla Henderson with the cup, as jeweller Theo Fennell looks on

Polo fan: Princess Eugenie, who is a fan of polo and horses, poses with winning jockey Camilla Henderson

Crowds: There was a large turnout for ladies' day at the Goodwood races today

THE GLORIOUS GOODWOOD DRESS CODE

While Cheltenham is famous for pearls and fur, and Aintree for its colourfully dressed fillies in fake tan and skyscraper heels, Glorious Goodwood's trademark is low key luxury - and flat shoes.

Delicate bejewelled sandals are the most popular with racegoers, as are Sloaney ballet pumps and in the case of some hardened souls, comfortable loafers and deck shoes.

Nevertheless, the meeting isn't short of glamour with plenty of the big, bold, be-plumed hats of the sort seen at Berkshire's Royal Ascot and neat, nipped-in shift dresses reigning supreme in the paddock.

As at Ascot, racegoers have a strict dress code to contend with which insists on smart-casual in all areas and outlaws bare shoulders and any sort of fancy dress.

'Goodwood is famous for being a stylish yet relaxed occasion,' continues the style guide, 'and gentlemen are required to wear jackets and either ties, cravats or polo neck sweaters in the Richmond Enclosure.

'Linen suits and Panama Hats are traditionally worn by gentlemen. Jeans and shorts are not permitted in the Richmond Enclosure. In other enclosures dress is smart casual.

'Bare shoulder tops and fancy dress are not allowed in any enclosure. Due to the terrain and areas of decking at Goodwood flat shoes are recommended.'