Pictured at the launch of The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day are (from left): Peter Fergus (hotel manager), Jennifer Wrynne and John Flannelly (Ballinrobe Racecourse manager).

Judge announced for ladies day at Mayo racecourse next month

Award-winning milliner and influencer Jennifer Wrynne has been announced as fashion judge at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Monday, June 26, for The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day.

Jennifer has a wealth of experience when it comes to ladies day competitions, attending and winning many competitions in previous years.

Sponsored by The Lodge at Ashford Castle for the second year running, the lucky winner will walk away a VIP experience at The Lodge at Ashford Castle which includes two nights' bed and breakfast in a lakeview suite with dinner on one evening in Wilde’s Restaurant, along with a €1,000 cash prize. In addition, four runners-up will win dinner for two in Wilde’s Restaurant at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

Peter Fergus, manager of The Lodge at Ashford Castle, said: “It is with great pleasure that I announce The Lodge at Ashford Castle are, for the second year running, sponsoring ladies day at the Ballinrobe Races on Monday, June 26. Ballinrobe Racecourse is an excellent racecourse; we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Ladies day will prove to be a hive of activity, colour and excitement. We look forward to presenting the lucky winner with a fantastic prize.”

Judge Jennifer Wrynne remarked: “I'm so excited to judge ladies day at Ballinrobe this year. I've attended Ballinrobe Races over the years entering the ladies day competition myself, so it's lovely to be back and on the other side of things. The fashion is always fabulous in Ballinrobe so I've no doubt this year will be amazing too.”

John Flannelly, manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse, added: “We are delighted to welcome The Lodge at Ashford Castle team back to Ballinrobe again this year. We are very proud of our partnership and would like to thank them for their continuing support. Ladies day is always a brilliant social event with fantastic prizes on offer. We are looking forward to welcoming our judge, Jennifer Wrynne and I have no doubt the fashion stakes will be high on the day.”

The first of a seven-race flat card goes to post at 5.15 p.m. featuring the EBF Fillies Handicap of €20,000. There will be live music by Streetwise in the Mask Pavilion after racing. Visit www.ballinroberacecourse.ie to avail of the best ticket offers and group packages on the day.