Roscommon woman’s standout style earns her top 10 place in Best Dressed competition
Jenny Ryan alongside head judge for Ladies Day, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and content creator Grainne McCoy.
Racegoers pulled out all the stops at Down Royal Racecourse last week with hats, sharp tailoring, and standout winter styling on show throughout Ladies Day as part of the 2026 BetVictor Festival of Racing.
Jenny Ryan from Roscommon, was among the ten finalists shortlisted for Best Dressed Lady. Jenny impressed an expert judging panel with a look that combined sophistication and impeccable attention to detail, earning her a place in the top ten of one of Northern Ireland’s most-anticipated annual style competitions.
The day’s style competitions drew fierce competition and entries across three highly anticipated categories: Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Male, and Best Dressed Couple. Judges spent the afternoon scouting the racecourse before announcing their finalists and ultimate winners inside the bustling Madrí Excepcional Marquee.
The title of the Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady went to Shileen McConville from Lurgan, whose 4th & Reckless suit paired with Steve Madden heels, a cape coat from Weavers Of Ireland, a bag from Vinted and hat from Max & Ellie immediately caught the panel’s eye. Madrí provided the prize of a £3000 travel voucher for anywhere in the world.
Selecting the winners were beauty entrepreneur, broadcaster, and content creator Grainne McCoy, fashion creator and guest judge Suzanne Robinson, alongside Q Radio DJ Ibe Sesay, who joined the panel to judge the Best Dressed Male.
