CL by C. Lemaire Releases Flemington Polo Marking Delta Blues Melbourne Cup Anniversary
CL by C. Lemaire, the fashion brand created by JRA jockey Christophe Lemaire, releases the Japan-made polo shirt FLEMINGTON on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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Why it matters
The release ties a jockey's commercial brand to the 20th anniversary of the only Japanese-trained Melbourne Cup winner, and the 166-shirt run matches the race's 166th running.
Key Facts
- CL by C. Lemaire releases the Japan-made polo shirt FLEMINGTON on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- The shirt marks 20 years since Delta Blues, ridden by Yasunari Iwata, won the 2006 Melbourne Cup.
- FLEMINGTON comes in deep crimson and deep green, limited to 166 shirts per color for the 166th running.
- Christophe Lemaire rode the French-trained Dunaden to victory in the 2011 Melbourne Cup.
- The 166th Melbourne Cup, held on Tuesday, November 3, drew more than 97,000 spectators.
The shirt marks 20 years since Delta Blues, ridden by Yasunari Iwata, won the 2006 Melbourne Cup. It comes in deep crimson and deep green, limited to 166 shirts per color for the 166th running, with the official Melbourne Cup logo and "2006 DELTA BLUES" embroidered on the right sleeve.
The polo is named after Flemington Racecourse, where the Melbourne Cup is held each November. Its three-color scheme of burgundy or dark green, white sleeves, and gold collar and cuff lines draws on the winner's trophy, which has three handles. Original buttons shaped like a jockey's cap sit in the details.
The fabric is Japan-made 100% cotton pique with water-absorbing, quick-drying processing. The chest carries the official Melbourne Cup logo, the right sleeve reads "2006 DELTA BLUES," and the back carries the CL by C. Lemaire brand logo. In June 2026 the brand's Kyoto store, CL FASHION & CAFE, hosted a Melbourne Cup international tour event with Iwata and Lemaire on stage.
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