Phoebe Burgess catches the eye in a green panther-print dress at Australian Turf Club launch


Stealing the limelight! Phoebe Burgess turns heads in a bright green printed dress at the Australian Turf Club launch at Sydney’s Royal Randwick

She was named the official ambassador for Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival on Monday.

And former NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess embraced her new role as she attended the Australian Turf Club launch at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse on Tuesday. 

The journalist and mother-of-two, 30, turned heads in a bright green midi-dress emblazoned with a black panther print. 

Stealing the limelight! Phoebe Burgess turned heads in a bright green dress at the Australian Turf Club launch at Sydney’s Royal Randwick on Tuesday

The estranged wife of ex-Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess accessorised with a matching green fascinator hat featuring a birdcage veil.

She added height to her frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed her race day look with a simple gold ring. 

On Monday, Phoebe said it was a ‘dream come true’ to be named the ambassador for Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival.

Making them green with envy! The journalist and mother-of-two, 30, certainly caught the eye

Making them green with envy! The journalist and mother-of-two, 30, certainly caught the eye

Glamorous in green: The estranged wife of ex-Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess accessorised with a matching green fascinator hat featuring a birdcage veil

Glamorous in green: The estranged wife of ex-Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess accessorised with a matching green fascinator hat featuring a birdcage veil

Time to shine! Phoebe kicked off her ambassador duties by delivering a speech

Time to shine! Phoebe kicked off her ambassador duties by delivering a speech

Details: She added height to her frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed her race day look with a simple gold ring

Details: She added height to her frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed her race day look with a simple gold ring

‘To be able to combine my love for horses and fashion through my role as the official Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival Ambassador is a dream come true,’ she said.  

The socialite will attend various events across the six-week carnival and will also be on the judging panel for the Fashion Chute competition.

Phoebe added: ‘I thoroughly enjoy a day at the races – from curating my racewear look, to people watching and taking in all of the fabulous world-class fashion. The track is always bustling with excitement from start to finish.

‘And who doesn’t love watching elite horses parade and race? Not to mention the stellar entertainment and hospitality all in one place. I love it.’ 

Primped to perfection! For makeup, Phoebe accentuated her already flawless features with black eyeliner, blush and taupe lipstick

Primped to perfection! For makeup, Phoebe accentuated her already flawless features with black eyeliner, blush and taupe lipstick 

'Who doesn't love watching elite horses parade and race?' On Monday, Phoebe said it was a 'dream come true' to be named the ambassador for Sydney's Autumn Racing Carnival

‘Who doesn’t love watching elite horses parade and race?’ On Monday, Phoebe said it was a ‘dream come true’ to be named the ambassador for Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival

Phoebe advised fashionistas to opt for ‘beautiful silhouettes, muted romantic tones and even gold hardware to add a slight edge’ when they hit the track this season.  

‘Autumn racing is the perfect time to play around with fabrics and textures… consider incorporating a touch of velvet for a unique look,’ she added.

‘The races is also a great occasion to embrace your femininity.’ 

Word from the wise! Phoebe advised fashionistas to opt for 'beautiful silhouettes' and 'muted romantic tones' when they hit the track this season

Feminine: 'The races is also a great occasion to embrace your femininity,' she added

Word from the wise! Phoebe advised fashionistas to opt for ‘beautiful silhouettes’ and ‘muted romantic tones’ when they hit the track this season

Her cups runneth over! Phoebe beamed as she poured campaign into a pyramid of glasses

Her cups runneth over! Phoebe beamed as she poured campaign into a pyramid of glasses