WITH beautiful weather forecast, locals are expected to be out and about in their finest outfits for tomorrow's Ovens Ford Melbourne Cup Day Races at the Wangaratta Turf Club.

Fashions on the Field offers a chance to strut your stuff infront of three judges, vying for thousands of dollars in prizes.

Fashions on the Field host Shannon Pizzini said the event is a highlight and a long standing tradition on race day which people look forward to.

"Whether they enter or not it's an event people come to watch to see the different fashions and to support their family or friends who have entered," she said.

"We love a reason to dress up and we love to dress up for the races.

"We would love to see people dressed up in fashion that expresses who they are, look confident in, have had fun with their style and dressed to impress.

"I would encourage people to come along and get involved as it is a fun part of race day, it would be amazing to see locals enter and enjoy the experience.

"We have great prizes up for grabs from our wonderful local prize sponsors as well.

"Locals will want come out to make the most of the weather and enjoy all the best race day action and then continue the fun dancing to DJ M-KEY."

The Pizzini Melbourne Cup Day fashions program commences at 2:10pm, just inside the entrance gates.

No registration required; just show up in your racing finery, ready to strut your stuff.

Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Sean Barrett said bookings are going strong for Melbourne Cup Day races.

“We have some availability left in the Grand Oaks Room and Party On The Hill but we’ve sold out everywhere else,” he said.

“General admission can be purchased on the day at the gate at $20 per person, gates open at 11am.

“We’re looking forward to a great day.”

Prizes:

LADY OF THE DAY

1st Prize - Skinsational Cosmetic Nursing - Skin Treatment Package valued at over $1000.

2nd Prize - Jessie's Creek Cottage King Valley - two-night stay for two people valued at $430.

GENTLEMEN OF THE DAY

1st Prize - Judds=Men - voucher valued at $499 + Rinaldos Casa Cucina voucher valued at $100.

2nd Prize - Judds=Men - voucher valued at $299.

MILLINERY AWARD

1st Prize - Reality Fine Clothing - voucher valued at $250, plus a handbag.

2nd Prize - Donna Bella Lingerie - voucher valued at $100.

JUNIOR OF THE DAY – 16&U Girls and Boys.

1st Prize - Flynns Inland & Surf - voucher valued at $100.