The Royal Ascot horse race is entering its third day, with all eyes on the lavish hats, attractive clothing, obviously, the royals. Day Three of the five-day event is likewise the day of the historical Gold Cup. The Gold Cup is Ascot's longest enduring race, and what is now known as Royal Ascot began to take shape when The Gold Cup was first run in 1807. The Gold Cup coincides with what is colloquially known as "Ladies' Day," a term initially used in 1823. A confidential poet explained the day as "Ladies' Day ... when the ladies, like angels, look sweetly magnificent." However the Ascot doesn't officially recognize the day as Ladies' Day. As the Ascot's director of racing, Nick Smith, explained to The Telegraph, they have not referred to Ladies' Day in any marketing or promos products. "We are comfortable with the general public calling it that, however to market it as such would trigger confusion as ladies' days far from Royal A