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, 30, effortlessly embraced her new role as she attended the Australian Turf Club launch at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse on Tuesday. 

The mother-of-two turned heads in a vivid, lime green midi-dress emblazoned with a  black panther print. 

Stealing the limelight! Former NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess, 30, caught the eye in a vibrant green panther-print dress as she attended the Australian Turf Club launch at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse on Tuesday

The ex-wife of NRL star Sam Burgess matched the puff-sleeved frock with a green facinator hat that featured a birdcage veil.  

The blonde added height to her statuesque frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed the 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 mother-of-two turned heads in a vivid, lime green midi-dress emblazoned with a bold, black panther-inspired print

Making them green with envy! The mother-of-two turned heads in a vivid, lime green midi-dress emblazoned with a bold, black panther-inspired print 

Glamorous in green: Phoebe matched the puff-sleeved frock with a green facinator hat that featured a birdcage veil

Glamorous in green: Phoebe matched the puff-sleeved frock with a green facinator hat that featured a birdcage veil

Time to shine! Phoebe kicked off her ambassador duties by taking the stage to deliver a speech to a captivated audience

Time to shine! Phoebe kicked off her ambassador duties by taking the stage to deliver a speech to a captivated audience 

Details: The blonde added height to her statuesque frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed the look with a simple gold ring

Details: The blonde added height to her statuesque frame with a pair of black slingback heels, and completed the 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 cooed in a press release.  

The busy socialite will attend events across the six-week carnival, including the McGrath Foundation on Chandon Ladies Day, and be part of 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.

Primped: For makeup, Phoebe accentuated her naturally-flawless features with a flick of black eyeliner, blush and taupe lipstick

Primped: For makeup, Phoebe accentuated her naturally-flawless features with a flick of black eyeliner, blush and taupe lipstick 

Bronzed ambition! The Bowral-based beauty sported an extremely bronzed complexion

Bronzed ambition! The Bowral-based beauty sported an extremely bronzed complexion 

'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

Horsing around! Phoebe posed with a white horse and a glamorous-looking rider

‘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

‘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.’ 

The blonde beauty also 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 explained.

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

Word from the wise! In Monday's press release, Phoebe advised race-going fashionistas to opt for 'beautiful silhouettes, muted romantic tones'

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

Word from the wise! In Monday’s press release, Phoebe advised fashionistas to opt for ‘beautiful silhouettes, muted romantic tones and even gold hardware to add a slight edge’ when the hit the track-side this racing season 

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

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

Busy: The socialite will attend events across the six-week carnival, including the McGrath Foundation on Chandon Ladies Day, and be part of the judging panel for the Fashion Chute competition

Busy: The socialite will attend events across the six-week carnival, including the McGrath Foundation on Chandon Ladies Day, and be part of the judging panel for the Fashion Chute competition