Style Set To Be The Winner at Victoria Square Ladies’ Race Day

News Desk — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:38:22 +0000

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Victoria Square’s Ladies Race Day will once again thunder past the post as one of the most stylish race meetings of the year when it returns for a fifth time to Down Royal Racecourse on Friday 13^th September 2013.

All out glitz and glamour will descend on Down Royal with fabulous frocks, haute couture hats, flamboyant fascinators and sky high heels the order of the day, as guests vie for the coveted £3,000 Victoria Square Best Dressed Lady prize.

While race-goers are watching the track, the judges – House of Fraser Manager Michelle Jackson, local milliner Grainne Maher and Victoria Square’s personal stylist, Rebecca McKinney will be on the lookout for the Northern Ireland ladies that epitomise true race day style.

After a hotly contested selection process, 10 stylish finalists will chosen – followed by the overall winner and recipient of an incredible prize comprising of vouchers from each of the lead sponsors – House of Fraser, Cruise and Reiss.

Lauren Campbell, marketing manager at Victoria Square said: “Each year we are blown away by the high level of style on show at Down Royal for the Victoria Square Ladies’ Race Day. The event is now firmly established as the most glamorous date in Northern Ireland’s racing calendar, plus the atmosphere and racing at Down Royal make it a day not to be missed, whether you’re an avid race-goer or fashionista!”

To purchase tickets visit: www.downroyal.com

For further information on the Best Dress Ladies Prize visit: www.victoriasquare.com/ladies-day

Girls On Top at Lessans!

News Desk — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:36:13 +0000

It was very much a case of girl-power last Sunday as the ever-popular Ladies Day show returned to Lessans Riding Stables. The sun shone on the day, as did the smiles of happy winners during a wide range of classes, from racehorses to ridden horses, side saddle to working hunter.

Two busy grass arenas were in action for the ridden classes, while Ladies Day also saw the inaugural competition in the brand new Lessans Working Hunter field with its fabulous variety of moveable rustic fences – some more troublesome than others! There was also a grass showjumping arena open with a full course of coloured poles for those wishing to put in a clear round or two – all helping to show off the impressive, extensive facilities at the Saintfield yard. No doubt many of those on a first-time visit will be back for more in the very near future, with both the Working Hunter and Showjumping fields currently available for schooling hire.

As the last winners were announced the fun then moved to the barbecue area, where sumptuous fare was served up by chef for the day, Alicia Shields; and hungry competitors were also able to enjoy a glass or two of bubbly with their food.

Lessans proprietor Phillipa Auret would like to thank judges Michael and Audrey Smyth (ridden classes), Julie Morris (racehorses), Marcy Gibson and Michelle Wolmer (working hunter), and Paula McCarthy (side saddle); as well as Alix Wilson and Lynne Lines (entries). Very special thanks must also go to sponsors Austin Moore and Gordon Clarke for the beautiful winners’ floral bouquets, which really added a touch of class to the day.

Next up at Lessans is a Kids Gymkhana on Sunday 4th August, starting at 12 noon. Classes will include Lead Rein, First Ridden, Handy Pony, Pony Games, Best Fancy Dress and clear-round jumping, from cross-poles up to 80cm. There will also be a Dog Show in action, including Waggiest Tail, Best Puppy, Cutest Dog and Dog Most Like Owner – so don’t forget to bring along all your four-legged friends for plenty of fun! For more information, contact Lessans Riding Stables on T: 028 9751 0141.

Results:

Ladies Equitation Side Saddle

1 Ashleigh Kirkpatrick, Alfie

Ridden Horses – Small Hunter

1 Rhonda Huddleston, Kilconnell Niko; 2 Aleesha Gallagher, Trigger; 3 Andrea Fitch, Mill Park Shogun; 4 Lyn Palmer, Seve; 5 Hannah Moore, Ruby

Ridden Horses – Ladies Mount

1 Sonia Tester, Embarcadero; 2 Rhonda Huddleston, Kilconnell Niko; 3 Lyn Palmer, Seve; 4 Claire Liddle, Frenchfort Jackson; 5 Mandy Macken, Leitrim Native K; 6 Kendal Smith, Marjorie

Racehorse to Riding Horse – Re-Training

1 Gail Smyth, Bruno; 2 Micha Gomes, William; 3 Elaine Thompson, Captain Gucci

Racehorse to Riding Horse – Open

1 Louise McMinn, News Item; 2 Micha Gomes, William; 3 Gail Smyth, Bruno

Cobs

1 Lisa Hutchinson, Two Tone Farrington; 2 Aleesha Gallagher, Marjorie

Coloured Horses

1 Nikki Boyd, Ivy Home Magpie; 2 Lisa Hutchinson, Two Tone Farrington; 3 Sorcha Fitzpatrick, Eric; 4 Aleesha Gallagher, Marjorie

Working Hunter – Novice

1 Anna Shaw, Pippi; 2 Claire Liddle, Frenchfort Jackson; 3 Sonia Tester, Embarcadero; 4 Sonia Kenny, Maria; 5 Joanne Gordon, Amarillo

Working Hunter – Open

1 Anna Shaw, Pippi; 2 Emma Hutton, Master Hickey; 3 Sorcha Fitzpatrick, Eric

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Style Set To Be The Winner at Victoria Square Ladies’ Race Day

Girls On Top at Lessans!