It was a stylish albeit somewhat rainy day this Saturday when the Deighton Cup took to the tracks at Hastings Racecourse, and Vancouver’s finest fashion lined the (fortunately undercover) stands.

The annual event is nothing if not colourful, and attendees dressed to the nines in their Saturday best. Towering hats, bright blazers, and patterned sundresses were seen aplenty as eight heats of horses raced around the track to cheering—and jeering—bettors.

Here’s a glimpse into the afternoon—because you just know it was an Instagram hotspot.

Me and my date for Deighton 🏇

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀Freya Stroman | (@freyalaya) on Jul 25, 2017 at 7:12am PDT

Deighton Cup – people watching from the bleachers. Pt. 1, is that a flower pot on her head? 🙊 #deightoncup2017 #vancouver

A post shared by Elite Image Consulting (@teameliteimage) on Jul 24, 2017 at 11:31pm PDT

*bets on one horse, comes dead last*

A post shared by C (@courthutton) on Jul 24, 2017 at 5:09pm PDT

We’re off to the races 🎶⚜️

A post shared by dana tong (@danatong888) on Jul 22, 2017 at 6:39pm PDT

#deightoncup

A post shared by Kaila 🍕 (@ktuuri) on Jul 22, 2017 at 10:40pm PDT

#deightoncup

A post shared by Yuliya Boichenko (@yuliyaboichenko) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:57pm PDT

🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻

A post shared by Luka Petković (Лука Петковић) (@luka_p4) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:01pm PDT

🐎

A post shared by PratapSandhu (@pratapsandhu) on Jul 23, 2017 at 7:00pm PDT

Happy Birthday to my handsome prince! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us yesterday at the Deighton cup!!!! 🏇🏼🍻#birthdayboy #loveyou #handsomeman #deightoncup

A post shared by Spencer Ann Marin (@spencerannmarin) on Jul 23, 2017 at 5:46pm PDT

🐎 action shot !! — #deightoncup #vancity #events

A post shared by KarlieArtistry (@karlieartistry) on Jul 23, 2017 at 12:45pm PDT

#deightoncup #horses #horsebackriding #horse #horseracing #vancity #fascinator

A post shared by Camellia (@camcam_a) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:22am PDT

Me sentindo como Santos Dumont ✈️⏱🇧🇷 I feel like Santos Dumont … ________________________________ 📸: @terrancekctang #TheBrazilianStyle

A post shared by 🇧🇷 #TheBrazilianStyle (@kelvinlopes) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:15am PDT

Had a wonderful time @deightoncup 2017 ❤️💛💚💙💜🥂🏇🏽🍾🌸🦋✌🏼

A post shared by Danielle J Scharbach (@danielle.josephine_) on Jul 24, 2017 at 8:56am PDT

Still wondering if my horse ever won 🏇🏾🏆

A post shared by Joanna Michelle Feeley (@joannafeeley) on Jul 23, 2017 at 10:21am PDT

Cheers from @deightoncup #deightoncup #vancouver #vancity #bestdressed #dcpeopleschoice #fashion #style #tophat

A post shared by Lanie (@laniec777) on Jul 22, 2017 at 7:45pm PDT

All the Southern charm, none of the privilege 🐎

A post shared by @iceiceshady on Jul 22, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT

Placing bets is only fun when you get to dress up. 🐎👒 #horseracing #2k17

A post shared by C e l i a n (@celiantan) on Jul 22, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT

Deighton Cup 🐴🏆 #deightoncup #cigars #beers #suits

A post shared by Kristopher Perepelkin (@caveman044) on Jul 22, 2017 at 7:19pm PDT

The boys having fun! @deightoncup @bradenmatthews #goodtimes #horses

A post shared by Mack Davis (@mackk.davis) on Jul 22, 2017 at 6:33pm PDT

Boo Thang 👯‍♀️ #stylefoodlove #vancityvogue #vancitybuzz #vvo #vancouverlife #vancouverites #vancouverstyle #dailylook #dailyhive #travellife #toronto #torontolife #foodie #fashionista #potd #stylist #ilikeherstylevancouver #womenofvancouver #blogto

A post shared by Natasha Raey (@nraey) on Jul 22, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT

When your husband starts betting every dollar on #deightoncup #winning

A post shared by 🗝PROPERKEY Real Estate (@properkey) on Jul 22, 2017 at 6:11pm PDT

Having a good time with family🐴

A post shared by Nikolas Trebesh (@ntmusicspace) on Jul 22, 2017 at 4:54pm PDT

Mmmmm….#fannybayoysters #deightoncup

A post shared by Samiah S. (@samiah23) on Jul 22, 2017 at 4:16pm PDT

I’m bad at gambling. Those were winning tickets #jk #deightoncup #hastings #horses #horseracing #vancouver #yvr

A post shared by James J. Stevenson (@writelightning) on Jul 22, 2017 at 3:49pm PDT

#deightoncup2017

A post shared by Samantha Rei (@samantharei) on Jul 23, 2017 at 2:41am PDT

Sisters! #vancouver #deightoncup #hastingsracetrack #sisters

A post shared by Audrey (@audreygirlie) on Jul 22, 2017 at 1:59pm PDT

Style. @deightoncup

A post shared by Sandy Pell (@sandypellart) on Jul 22, 2017 at 1:23pm PDT

What a Saturday spent with the best company ✨#deightoncup

A post shared by Emilie Meredith (@em_iliemeredith) on Jul 22, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT

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