LORRAINE Keane, broadcaster, influencer and fashionista will head up the fashion judging panel for the Grade 1 Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle and Winter Ladies Day at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, January 2nd. Something to look forward in the bleak mid-winter.

The Grade 1 race day is Naas’ flagship meeting and the opening card of their 2022 calendar.

The Winters Ladies Day competition has a prize fund of over €3,000 with prizes for four runners-up as well as spot prizes from local boutiques in Naas. The Winter Ladies Day winner will receive a €1,000 voucher from Residence Day Spa in Naas, a €500 cash prize and a luxurious stay in a suite at Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel.

Boutique

This year the theme of the competition is ‘Back A Boutique’. A number of Naas boutiques and shops have partnered with Naas Racecourse including Jingles, Aria, Emporium Kalu, Nicola Ross, Catriona’s, The Shoe Tree, Fabucci, Whelan’s Shoes and Diamond & Pearls. The boutiques have donated vouchers ranging in value from €50-€200. These vouchers will be awarded as spot prizes for stylish ladies the judges see on the day.

Lorraine explained: “The ‘Back A Boutique’ campaign is about encouraging ladies to shop locally and choose their race day outfit, or part of their outfit, from their local boutique. It’s been a difficult time for everyone, and boutiques and retailers were hit very hard so it’s important to support your favourite shop and shop local.”

Lawlor’s of Naas will open its luxurious new extension and large ballroom in early 2022.

Cheltenham

It is the seventh year that Lawlor’s of Naas have sponsored this Grade 1. The previous two winners of the race, Bob Olinger and Envoi Allen went on win the Grade 1 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Web: naasracecourse.com