As is always the case, the actual racing has been the second most important aspect of the first day of the Punchestown festival. The attention has largely been focused on the ladies and what they are wearing.
The 'Best Dressed' competition always draws plenty of interest, and the title for the Best Dressed lady at day one of the festival has gone to Kirsty Farrell from Newry. The gorgeous brunette from Down looked stunning in her ice blue knee length dress with a short cape and wide brimmed matching hat with black lace. The dress was designed by Rosie's Closet in Newry.
Model Holly Carpenter, Stylist Cathy O'Connor and racing lady representative Helen Mullins were on hand to judge the contestants this afternoon and Kirsty will now be entered into the grand final of the Bollinger Best Dressed Lady competition which picks out the most stylishly dressed lady at the festival between now and Friday.
The five finalists from today's Bollinger Best Dressed Lady competition.favourite connoisseur.
Finalists each day will receive a luxury Bollinger Goody Bag with the daily winner enjoy a deluxe version!
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