Kilbeggan Ladies" Day

Kilbeggan Racecourse is calling on the ladies of the Midlands to get their hats on and racecards ready for the Kilbeggan Races on Gigginstown Midlands National day which takes place on Friday 17th July (e).Xposé regular and Sunday Independent beauty editor Triona McCarthy and top Irish designer Rachel Mackey will be on hand to judge the Best Dressed Lady competition and will have their binoculars polished to scout out the most eye-catching outfits.The winner of this year"s Best Dressed Lady Competition will win a prize worth €2,000 including a weekend worth €500 at one of Ireland"s most luxurious retreats Temple Spa, where they can indulge in the breathtaking surroundings while being pampered. Follow this with a makeover by the highly talented hair and makeup team at Profile Hair Design. Finally to top of this fantastic prize, we have a gift voucher for KHAN boutique (Mullingar and Blackrock) worth €1000, where the friendly and fashion forward staff will cater to your every need.All 15 fashion finalists picked from the glamorous crowd by Triona McCarthy and Rachel Mackey will enjoy a drinks reception hosted by Jacobs Creek. Finalists will also receive a bottle of Jacob"s Creek Sparkling Rosé.Triona McCarthy is no stranger to racing, having been at the Irish Derby over the weekend and a regular at many other race meetings, Triona is looking forward to being a judge on the day and said: - 'It"s such a great day out. I think the Ladies" Days are a fabulous idea and a great excuse for women to get out their hat and their best frock as the prizes are always amazing and you could get lucky. My advice is to choose an outfit that complements your figure and colouring and then to find a hat and shoes to match. I"m hoping to see fake tan, frocks and fascinators out in force at Kilbeggan.All the single ladies should definitely come along too as it"s a great place to meet men! You never know - you could win a prize or meet your new love!'Paddy Dunican, Secretary of Kilbeggan Racecourse is delighted that Triona McCarthy and Rachel Mackey are on board to judge the ladies day and is looking forward to large crowds on their biggest day of Kilbeggan"s racing calendar. 'Khan is a stunning boutique in Mullingar and is a great fit for our ladies" day on Midlands National day, I am delighted that Triona McCarthy and Rachel Mackey are judging the best dressed competition and I"m sure they"ll cut a dash themselves on the day. I hope that good weather will prevail and we"re looking forward to a great days NH racing which is now the social event of the year in the Midlands.'Last year"s winner was Margaret Connelly from Multyfarnham ,Co Westmeath and the judge was Karen Koster, HRI"s 2008 Fashion Ambassador.The 1st race is off at 6pm at Kilbeggan where the highlight of the fixture is the Gigginstown House Midland National.Admission for adults is €15, senior citizens and students €10 and free entry for children under 16 (discount for groups).