The rain has stopped for ladies day!

IT'S ladies day and reports from Ballinrobe are that the rain has stopped, the sun is out, and one lucky lady is set to be a big winner at the Ballinrobe Races this evening (Tuesday).

Ladies day is sponsored by Vaughan Shoes, with TV fashion stylist, broadcaster and personal shopper Marietta Doran guest judge of the best dressed lady competition, with the lucky winner scooping a cash prize of €1,500, plus gift bags for nine runners-up.

There is no pre-registration for the competition - simply look out for the best dressed judge and spotters. The finalists will be announced after the fifth race.

Said judge Marietta: “I am really looking forward to judging the best dressed lady competition on Vaughan Shoes Ladies Day at the Ballinrobe Races. This race meeting is one of the highlights of my horse racing calendar because the fashion is always amazing and the atmosphere is simply electric.

“The Mayo ladies always manage to up the style stakes each year so with that in mind I'll be looking for head-to-toe glamour.”

The feature race today is the Treacy's Pharmacies Irish EBF Fillies Handicap valued at €26,000, and the first of a seven-race flat card is off at 5.50 p.m.

Said John Flannelly, manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse: “Ladies day at Ballinrobe is one of the highlights of the season. There is always a fantastic atmosphere and it is a great social occasion.

“We are delighted to have many local sponsors here today including Vaughan Shoes, who are sponsoring for their third year, and another hugely successful Mayo company, Treacy’s Pharmacies. We greatly appreciate their support.”

More info on Ballinrobe Race on www.ballinroberacecourse.ie.