Royal Ascot

What do Royal Ascot and the Kentucky Derby have in common — besides horses, that is?

Hats. Both are famous for the elaborate headwear fans sport as they watch the races.

Hats haven’t been too big at the Santa Anita racetrack so far this season, but it did only open on Monday with record attendances. However Society News LA, says there is a nascent movement to change that. This year the course and Pasadena magazine sponsored the first “Fascinators and Fedoras Hat Contest,” to get Southern
Californians into the spirit of venues like Royal Ascot. Not too many women came hatted this year, still, Carol Bader of the Del Mar Hat Co. in San Diego did a brisk business at the hat concession she set up in the Turf Club and said hats are getting more popular at Santa Anita.

It is predicted that by the time The Kentucky Derby comes around next year, hats will will be being raised in abundance.

Tickets and hospitality for Royal Ascot 2012 are available now

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