SARAH Cass from Castlekelly was chosen as the best dressed lady at the Red Mills Race Day at Gowran Park last Saturday.

Guest judge, presenter and nutritional coach Nathalie Lennon had a tough job choosing the winner who receives a luxurious stay for two, including dinner, at nearby resort Mount Juliet Estate.

Wearing an electric blue coat from Shrimp London, which was a Christmas gift from her mother, a velvet dress from Serendipity boutique in Kilkenny, satin shoes from Arnotts, and a hat from Marc Millenery, Sarah impressed both Nathalie and fellow judge Marietta Doran with her stunning choice of colour and fabric textures, with a unique mix of velvet, wool, fur, satin and a touch of bling.

Runner-up Sandra Hansen from Berlin is a fashion designer who designed her own dress, inspired by Grace O’Malley, featuring a print of the Galway coast. It was Sandar’s first time at the races.

Second runner-up Niamh Madden from Mooncoin was the epitomy of comfort and style in her camel ensemble, and was delighted to take third place having come to Gowran as a treat for her boyfriend’s birthday.

Both ladies won handbags from British label Fairfax & Favor, available exclusively from Red Mills in Kilkenny.

Best dressed gent Bill Comerford is an avid racegoer. Originally from Kells in Kilkenny, he was shocked to have won.

He wore a three-piece suit from Daverns of Cashel and a fedora which he added at the last minute, winning him a voucher for local hotel, the Lord Bagenal.