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It has been confirmed that Race Riding Legend Lester Piggott will be a very special guest at Bellewstown Races on Thursday 18th August 2011.

First Race @ 4.35 p.m.

Racing tonight at Bellewstown, weather forecast is good with temperatures reaching 17 degrees.

First Race @ 4.45 p.m.

SEE YOU ON THE HILL!

Legends Race for Arkle at Bellewstown on Thursday 18th August 2011

In the early ‘50's successive runnings of the DROGHEDA TRADESMANS CHASE were won at Bellewstown Racecourse by

•·        Bright Cherry

•·        Nas na Riogh

who were the respective dams of ARKLE and his great rival MILL HOUSE, both incidentally ridden by Pat Taaffe.

The Arkle Memorial Fund has been established to erect a permanent bronze monument to the great ‘ARKLE' in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.

Jim Corcoran, Chairman of Bellewstown Racecourse and Jim Dreaper, Chairman of the Arkle Memorial Fund are delighted to announce the running of the ‘ARKLE - ‘Legends Riding for a Legend Race' to raise much needed funds to assist with the project.

This additional race will feature in the programme at Bellewstown Races on Thursday 18^th August (E) 2011, when Jockey Legends of the past will compete against each other over 1m 6f on the flat.

This truly unique event will celebrate the achievements of Arkle and Pat Taaffe, with the top jockeys of the past all raising funds through individual sponsorship to contribute to the cause.

Jim Corcoran of Bellewstown Racecourse said ‘We are delighted to host this race at Bellewstown Racecourse and wish to thank HRI and the Stewards of the Turf Club for making this possible. It will be a wonderfully poignant, nostalgic and memorable occasion.'

Jim Dreaper son of Arkle's trainer Tom is equally delighted, ‘We are really looking forward to seeing all the legends of race riding competing in this race, and know it will catch the imagination of the racing public, who have been so supportive of our fundraising to date.'

Jim himself was of course a leading amateur and will compete in the race, subject to medical approval. Jim continued ‘We are calling on all the top jockeys of yesteryear to contact me, and come out to raise much needed funds for this everlasting and fitting tribute to the great ‘ARKLE'! It will be a fantastically nostalgic day and I am delighted Bellewstown are so committed to making this a memorable event.'

The organising committee are actively seeking a sponsor for this race and indeed associate sponsors for each of the jockey legends.

For further information please contact:

Alan Delany, Bellewstown Racecourse. 041 9842111.

Kevin Coleman, Bellewstown Racecourse. 087 6860639.

Jim Dreaper.

THURSDAY 18th AUGUST 2011 (E)

Ireland's most stylish came together today at Leopardstown racecourse to launch the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Series at Horse Racing Ireland's Summer Racing Season.

Surrounded by green grass, winning posts and sunshine, the judges - Mairead Farrell, Amanda Brunker, Sybil Mulcahy, Bairbre Power, Sinead Desmond and Maura Derrane compared notes as to what they are looking for in the quest to find Littlewoods Ireland's Best Dressed Ladies.  RTE's Maura Derrane revealed "When searching for a Best Dressed Lady I always look for individuality, ladies should dress to suit their bodies as oppose to following trends. I love classically cut items but it's nice to mix it with something dramatic as well" Author and TV personality Amanda Brunker added her suggestions for a winning look "It's so important to be well groomed - from top to toe! Accessories are great and really add to an outfit but less is more, choose one statement piece, a hat, necklace or earrings and keep everything else simple and understated"

Geoff Scully, Commercial Director, Littlewoods Ireland commented ‘We're delighted to be involved with the summer racing season and the Best Dressed Ladies Series again this year. Our celebrity judges will be on the lookout for Ireland's stylish ladies and we have some great prizes for everyone who takes part. We hope to see you there!" 

Lynda Fraher, Marketing Executive, Horse Racing Ireland noted "It's wonderful to have Littlewoods Ireland on board with us again this year, their Ladies Days last year brought a great sense of excitement to our already popular meets and we look forward to watching the great style race off the track!"

Join the attendance of over 20,000 people expected to visit these race meetings this summer where each best dressed lady will receive a €2,000 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland while 10 finalists at each meeting will receive a €100 shopping spree each.

Look to http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ for racing fashion inspiration this season, offering a wide range of all your favourite brands with show stopping dresses and the perfect shoes, hats and bags. All that's left is your stylish touch!

Be part of the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed competition and meet the celebrity judges at the following race meets: Mairead Farrell, Roscommon, Monday 4^th July; Amanda Brunker, Wexford, Saturday 23^rd July; Sybil Mulcahy, Kilbeggan, Saturday 6^th August; Bairbre Power, Tramore, Saturday 13^th August; Sinead Desmond, Bellewstown, Thursday 18^th August and Maura Derrane, Killarney, Friday 26^th August.

Let the style begin!

Don't forget to mark the dates in your diary for our next meeting on

Its all systems go on the Hill of Crockafotha as the weathermen have given a forecast for fine weather over the next few days in Co. Meath. Average temperature of 18c.

Currently the going is good to firm, good in places (watering to maintain).

1st Race Friday 5.20 p.m.

1st Race Saturday 5.20 p.m.

1st Race Sunday 2.20 p.m.

See you on the Hill!

Not that you needed another excuse to come racing on Friday 1st (E), Saturday 2nd (E) and Sunday 3rd July 2011

Essential Drogheda Magazine have lined up leading Irish Model Georgia Salpa to judge the Best Dressed Competition at Bellewstown Races on Friday 1st July 2011.

Bellewstown Sunday 3rd July 2011

July Festival:

• Friday 1st (e)
• Saturday 2nd (e)
• Sunday 3rd (afternoon)
  

August Meeting:

• Wednesday 17th (e)
• Thursday 18th (e)

Resident Beauty Guru on TV3's Xpose Triona McCarthy will be the style judge at the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady at Bellewstown Racecourse on Thursday 26th August and is hoping the ladies of the North East turn out in force. As a fashion and beauty journalist with a cult following for her weekly column in the Sunday Independent, Triona knows a thing or two about style.

Triona McCarthy, Ladies day Judge revealed what she will be looking for on the 26^th "......I'm all about accessories - shoes, bags and jewellery, the ability to accessorise is an invaluable asset for any stylish lady to possess. During these chiconomic times putting some new accessories with an old faithful LBD is a great way to update your look on a budget. Make sure to wear something on your head. Besides hats, there are a litany of hair accessories and fascinators to suits every racing look.  Remember Ireland's unpredictable weather can present a sartorial style challenge on any day so carry, sunglasses in case of sun, a small umbrella in case of rain and a wrap, pashmina or jacket for a drop in temperature"

Geoff Scully, Commercial Director, Littlewoods Ireland commented ‘We're delighted to be involved with the Summer racing season and the Best Dressed Ladies Series. Our celebrity judge Triona McCarthy will be on the lookout for Ireland's most stylish ladies in Bellewstown and we have some great prizes for everyone who takes part. We hope to see you there!" 

Tamarisk Doyle, PR Manager, Horse Racing Ireland noted "Having a Best Dressed Lady adds fun and glamour to an already exciting racing programme in Bellewstown and we are delighted to welcome Littlewoods Ireland onboard as a sponsor."

Join the 4,500 strong crowd expected to descend on Bellewstown Racecourse on Thursday 26^th  August where the Best Dressed Lady will win a fabulous €2,000 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland and the 15 finalists will receive a €100 shopping voucher along with a bottle of Jacobs Creek Sparkling Rosé..

The 1^st race is off at 4.25pm, there are 7 races on the card and the feature race is the Murphy Environmental Mullaghcurry Cup Handicap Hurdle.

Look to http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ for racing fashion inspiration this season, offering a wide range of all your favourite brands with show stopping dresses and the perfect shoes, hats and bags delivered to your door. All that's missing is your stylish touch!

Let the style begin!

Top Ten Tips for Ladies Day

1.      Forget colour blocking, it's all about the nudes and candy coloured palettes this season.
2.      Bring a wrap or light jacket to protect you from sun showers or breezes.
3.      Wear a hat, hairpiece, fascinator or something creative. It completes a race day outfit.
4.      Keep it simple, choose one statement piece and let everything else just complement it.
5.      Choose a wedge to elongate the leg while being comfortable enough to wear all day.
6.      Grooming is important - don't forget the manicure and pedicure.
7.      Display your individual style with unusual accessories such as a parasol or tribal inspired pieces.
8.      Mix your investment buys with your high street and vintage to create a unique look.
9.      Keep your make-up day appropriate and carry powder for touch ups in the heat.
10.      Smile - it goes with everything, and it never goes out of style.

For further details, visit

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/

Don't miss out on the August Issue of Essential Drogheda Magazine where you will find hot tips for our Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Competition on Thursday 26th August.

There is also a pictorial of the Big July Fashion Event won by Teacher Lynn Keeley in her knock out Red dress. Lynn features on the front cover of the magazine this month! Go Lynn!

 Not to be missed is the 2 For the price of 1 Offer for Essential Readers for the August Meeting, get two adults entry to the enclosure on either night but only pay for one - €15!! Pick up your coupon this weekend in Essential Magazine - the North East's hottest publication.

Don't miss the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady Competition at Bellewstown Races on Thursday (E) 26th August - over €3,000 in prizes!!

This massive Fashion Event will be will be judged by Image Magazine Fashion contributor & Sunday Independent Beauty Editor Triona McCarthy. Winner will receive a €2,000 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland, the 15 finalists will receive a €100 shopping spree each along with a Jacobs Creek Goodie Bag.

Finalists will be invited to the Jacobs Creek Marquee to toast their success with complimentary Wine and Craic!

Get out the Guna's Girls - 'SEE YOU ON THE HILL'

Set aside the dates in your diary for the next Race Meeting 'on the Hill' at Bellewstown. Following the success of our July meeting we are delighted to announce our late Summer 2 Day meeting on Wednesday Evening 25th and Thursday Evening 26th August 2010.

 'SEE YOU ON THE HILL'

Bellewstown Races Ladies Day 2009 truly lived up to its name. The fabulous €5,000 prize package was sponsored by CityNorth Hotel, GOSH Cosmetics and Waxell and this years judge was international supermodel Caprice. The ladies  came in droves and the style was stunning.

Fresh from an interview with TV3's Xpose, Caprice spent an hour touring the enclosure and talking to Ladies about their outfits. She also met lots of children who had dressed up specially for the occasion and were delighted to have their photo taken with the beautiful model and businesswoman ...

Ladies, join us "on the Hill" today for a stunning Ladies Day. International model and businesswoman Caprice will judge the Best Dressed Competition with a stunning prize package valued at €5000. Meet Caprice in the enclosure from 5.00pm onwards. Join us in for the announcement of the finalists in the Jacobs Creek after 6.00pm and gather to see the winner announced at 7.25pm after the sixth race. Ladies Day is proudly sponsored by CityNorth Hotel in conjunction with GOSH Cosmetics and Waxelle. The party goes on after the races with complimentary coach transfers from Bellewstown Races to CityNorth Hotel where a post races party that will keep the fun going til the wee small hours. Don't miss the fun!

It's official - racing goes ahead today. Following an early morning racetrack inspection today (Wednesday 26th Aug) it has been confirmed that racing will proceed today. For details of the fixtures for today click here. See you on the Hill!

Ladies Day - Thursday 27th August

The Bellewstown race committee are delighted to announce that international Supermodel Caprice will be judging the "Most Appropriately Dressed Lady" competition on Thursday 27th August evening meeting. The Bellewstown racing festival takes place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th August, both days are evening meetings.

This years €5,000 prize is sponsored by Co Meath's premier 4-star CityNorth Hotel in association with GOSH cosmetics and Waxelle beauty clinic Balbriggan. CityNorth hotel are giving four 5-star hotel breaks (i.e., a 5 star hotel break for every season!) for 2 people based in Ireland with €1000 cash and the winner will also receive a €1000 voucher for both Waxelle and GOSH cosmetics.

All 15 fashion finalists picked from the glamorous crowd by Caprice will receive a goody bag including a bottle of Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé, along with the CityNorth, Gosh & Waxelle prize Jacobs Creek will be presenting the winner with a limited edition head piece by Irish milliner Ronnie Ryan.

Alan Delany, Committee Member said: - We are delighted that Gosh cosmetics were able to use their international contacts to secure Caprice for our ladies day we expect her to be a big attraction for the crowds on the evening".

Ladonna Tallon, Marketing Manager CityNorth Hotel said: - "We are thrilled that Caprice is coming to stay overnight with us and look forward to the pre and post racing festivities which will take place in her company at CityNorth Hotel on Aug 27th."

Kieran Flynn of Gosh Cosmetics said: - "A high profile brand such as GOSH famous for its vibrant colour range was delighted that the glamorous and colourful Caprice accepted our invitation to judge the event"

Jim Corcoran, Chairman of Bellewstown: who has greeted many celebrities at Bellewstown is very much looking forwarded to meeting Caprice saying: - "Caprice, whose reputation for style and fashion goes far beyond the catwalk is, Bellewstown is no stranger to celebrity and we will give her a warm welcome like we will all our racegoers, and we look forward to showing her Crockafatha on our big race day!"

Caprice said: - "I am looking forward to judging the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady in Bellewstown because I have been to Ireland on a couple of occasions and have seen that Irish ladies have a wonderful sense of individuality and glamour".

http://www.goracing.ie/pics/bellewstown/caprice1.jpg - 09 Ladies Day Judge Caprice

http://www.goracing.ie/pics/bellewstown/caprice2.jpg - 09 Ladies Day Judge Caprice

http://www.goracing.ie/pics/bellewstown/bellewstown_finalists.jpg - last year's winner Denise Dunne receiving her prize from judge Karen Koster and sponsor Ladonna Tallon from CityNorth Hotel

For more information contact:-

Karen Healy, Corporate Event Management, Hospitality/Marketing, +353868557878

Or Alan Delaney, Committee Member, Ph: - 0868202874

Enjoy the Bellewstown Race Festival on 26th and 27th August from your base at the CityNorth Hotel Gormanston, Co. Meath

The 'most appropriately best dressed lady' competition is sponsored by CityNorth Hotel in association with GOSH cosmetics and guests are welcome to join in the fun with one of the following packages: -

1. Park and Ride Arrive and park at CityNorth Hotel and avail of our complimentary transfer coach. Departing for the races at 5pm and returning to CityNorth Hotel 30 minutes following the last race. The coach service is complimentary to all...

2. Ladies Lunch and Pamper Package Don't miss our complimentary pamper station kindly provided by GOSH cosmetics and Waxelle beauty salon, light champagne lunch served from 3pm in the company of our celebrity judge; International Model 'Caprice', luxury coach transfer and race admission on 27th August. Available for the very special price of €25 per guest. Return from the races to our popular live music band in the Devlin Bar and let the craic continue down the hill....

3. Lunch and Pamper Overnight Racing Package Includes complimentary pamper station, light champagne lunch at 3pm in the company of CAPRICE, coach transfer, tickets and overnight with full breakfast. Available for a special rate of just €55 per person sharing. All ladies overnighting will receive a GOSH Cosmetics goody bag on arrival!

4. Overnight Racing Package Includes coach transfer, tickets and B&B, at a special rate of €55 per person sharing. All ladies overnighting will receive a GOSH cosmetics goody bag on arrival

International Model Caprice will judge the Best Dressed Lady competition on Thursday August 27th.

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A list of winners can be accessed by visiting:-

http://www.goracing.ie

THE time has come once again for the little village of Bellewstown to host one of the oldest and well-known race meetings of the year as the Bellewstown Race Festival gets underway next weekend. Running from Thursday 2nd July until Saturday 4th the festival promises three days of great action and entertainment for all the family. The committee have been working hard over the last year for the upcoming event and will be working right up to when the tape is raised for the first race. For the local punter there is any amount of bookies and Tote betting stands along with great entertainment for the kids. For the businessperson there is the well-known corporate tented village where punters will have private viewing areas, private bar, private Tote betting a celebrity tipster and music to dance the night away. For all you ladies and gents out there remember the best dressed competition on Friday where the prizes include a €500 voucher generously sponsored by Jacquis Fashion House, Laurence Street, a meal for two at the Poets Rest, Slane, a luxury weekend break in Belfast to include two nights B&B plus one evening meal sponsored by enjoy www.ireland.ie. There is also a voucher for €200 sponsored by Quintessential Wines, Dublin Road up for grabs, two tickets to Fairyhouse races on Saturday 22nd August and a bottle of wine, ROC hampers to the value of €250 and beautiful Bouquets of flowers kindly sponsored by Arbour Blooms Drogheda. For the first time ever at Bellewstown the committee has organised a ‘Miss Teen Bellewstown' with the great prize of €100 voucher for Scotch Hall up for grabs. Saturday 4th is family fun day where there will be various activities for children to enjoy in the Family Fun Day Marquee from face painting, balloonists, a colouring competition, lady front runner where the children are shown how horses are groomed, what they are fed etc... and then the children get the opportunity to dress up in silk shirts and hats and are brought down to the parade ring where they can view the real jockeys for themselves. There will also be pony rides where the children can imagine they are riding their own racehorse. After that they can pop back into the Family Day Marquee for some treats. Sports prizes for colouring competition etc... generously sponsored by O'Neill's Sports. So why not bring all the family along on Saturday 4th July to the Bellewstown Races where a great day out can be held by all. For more information on reserving a seat in the corporate tented village please contact Karen on 086-8557878

Pick up at 5pm. Collects at race course 30 mins after last race.