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Sydney judges crown racewear winners at The Everest Cup
Kate Waterhouse, Montana Cox and Mariam Seddiq were among the judges and standout dressers at the ATC Fashion Stakes during The Everest Cup at Royal Randwick.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On 17 October 2026, the ATC Fashion Stakes at Royal Randwick saw Sydney‑based judges evaluate racewear for The Everest Cup, with Kate Waterhouse, model Montana Cox and designer Mariam Seddiq among the highlighted participants, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Milana Marsh, dressed in a deep burgundy Bianca and Bridgett gown, opened the day by noting the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, while her mother Krissy Marsh praised the weather in Sydney compared with Melbourne’s sun‑blazed Caulfield.
Kate Waterhouse, a long‑time race‑day regular, served as a judge and wore a lavender Acler dress with a Ford Millinery hat. She warned that a “big style ick” occurs when a look feels out of place, stressing comfort and confidence as key to successful racewear.
Model Montana Cox attracted attention in a blood‑red strapless dress with a sheer floor‑length skirt and a matching pillbox hat, a look Waterhouse described as “fast becoming the headpiece of the season.”
Australian designer Mariam Seddiq offered a blunt assessment of racewear, stating that garments requiring constant adjustment are a major flaw.
The event, framed as a showcase of “traditional racing elegance and modern fashion,” drew a crowd eager to see how participants interpret the blend of classic and experimental styles.
Key facts
- The ATC Fashion Stakes took place at Royal Randwick on 17 October 2026. (smh.com.au)
- Kate Waterhouse judged the racewear competition wearing a lavender Acler dress and Ford Millinery hat. (smh.com.au)
- Model Montana Cox wore a blood‑red strapless dress with a sheer skirt and pillbox hat. (smh.com.au)
- Designer Mariam Seddiq criticised racewear that needs constant adjusting. (smh.com.au)
- Milana Marsh highlighted the Sydney‑Melbourne rivalry while wearing a burgundy Bianca and Bridgett dress. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “The Everest fashion stakes: Who was the best dressed at Randwick?”
