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Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I made the hat myself... with a bow from my daughter's teddy bear' – Roscommon woman wins Punchestown Best Dressed
'It's a cracking day for it,' one punter said. 'Couldn't get any better,' his friend added. The pair marched in a determined fashion through the turnstiles of Punchestown, race cards in hand. Festival fever was in the air for the start of five days of racing action at the Kildare venue. Glorious sunshine drew strong crowds as temperatures soared to 22C. Summer frocks were dusted off for the occasion, many accompanied by colourful wedges and intricate headpieces. With 12 Grade 1 races and over €3.5m in prize money over the course of the week, this year marks Punchestown's 175th anniversary. Veteran MC Brendan McArdle kicked off proceedings shortly after 2pm, helped by the Baldonnel Singers who belted out a rousing rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann. The bars and restaurants around the track were full of sun-drenched punters, drinking €10 pints and chomping down on €12 burgers. In the Bollinger tent, they were doing a roaring trade in Champagne, with people forking out €180 for a bottle of rosé. And just in case race-goers wanted to add some final touches to their outfits, there was no shortage of stalls in the Osprey Avenue shopping area, selling everything from trilby hats to equine-themed oil paintings. As usual, there was plenty of drama on the track to keep attendees engaged. It was a bumper day for the bookies, with none of the favourites coming in. The first race of the day set the tone, with a surprise win from 22/1 outsider Transprint, piloted by Anthony Doyle. Another upset came shortly afterwards in the second race when Buy Some Time was first past the post with astonishing odds of 50/1. Some losses were recouped for punters in the feature race of the day, the William Hill Champion Steeplechase, which went to the 2/1 second favourite Marine Nationale. Given the gorgeous weather allowed for all kinds of complicated ensembles, the competition was equally high in the style stakes. Comfort was forgotten as stylish ladies wearing delicate-looking jewellery and designer handbags walked around in high heels. Trying to pick a winner from attendees was the panel of judges, which included Jess Colivet, former Dancing with the Stars stylist Roxanne Parker and Lawson Mpame. As for what the judges were looking for, they cited sustainability and 'something that had been worn before.' The winner in the Bollinger Best Dressed was Roscommon civil servant Genevieve Ryan. Inspired by the film My Fair Lady, putting together her black-and-white polka dot ensemble was a bit of a family affair. It was also a case of beginner's luck for Ms Ryan, given that it was her first time at Punchestown. 'I actually got my skirt in Spain back in February,' she said. 'It's my second time to wear it. My shirt is old, but I changed the buttons to update it. 'And I made the hat myself. I'm not a milliner, but I gave it a go. 'The bow for my sinamay hat is actually from a teddy bear belonging to my daughter Lily-May and I got my bag from Depop. My shoes are Jimmy Choo, but I also got them from Depop – they were €180,' she added. Winning the opening day prize means Ms Ryan will return on Friday for the grand final. She said she was 'thrilled' her daughter played a part in her win. 'We do everything together and I think I'm going to bring her now on Friday just to see me up here with the teddy bear ribbon,' she said. Joining her in the final five line-up was her friend Lisa Walsh from Co Meath, who turned heads in her elegant cream outfit. Her dress was from the IQ Collection, but it was her headpiece that really crowned off the outfit. 'My headpiece is actually a table mat rented from Fiona Rafter in Co Meath, she's incredible,' Ms Walsh said.
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Punchestown punters soak up sunshine and dress to impress on day one of racing festival
'It's a cracking day for it,' one punter said. 'Couldn't get any better,' his friend added. The pair marched in a determined fashion through the turnstiles of Punchestown, race cards in hand. Festival fever was in the air for the start of five days of racing action at the Kildare venue. Glorious sunshine drew strong crowds as temperatures soared to 22C. Summer frocks were dusted off for the occasion, many accompanied by colourful wedges and intricate headpieces. With 12 Grade 1 races and over €3.5m in prize money over the course of the week, this year marks Punchestown's 175th anniversary. Veteran MC Brendan McArdle kicked off proceedings shortly after 2pm, helped by the Baldonnel Singers who belted out a rousing rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann. The bars and restaurants around the track were full of sun-drenched punters, drinking €10 pints and chomping down on €12 burgers. In the Bollinger tent, they were doing a roaring trade in Champagne, with people forking out €180 for a bottle of rosé. And just in case race-goers wanted to add some final touches to their outfits, there was no shortage of stalls in the Osprey Avenue shopping area, selling everything from trilby hats to equine-themed oil paintings. As usual, there was plenty of drama on the track to keep attendees engaged. ADVERTISEMENT It was a bumper day for the bookies, with none of the favourites coming in. The first race of the day set the tone, with a surprise win from 22/1 outsider Transprint, piloted by Anthony Doyle. Another upset came shortly afterwards in the second race when Buy Some Time was first past the post with astonishing odds of 50/1. Some losses were recouped for punters in the feature race of the day, the William Hill Champion Steeplechase, which went to the 2/1 second favourite Marine Nationale. Given the gorgeous weather allowed for all kinds of complicated ensembles, the competition was equally high in the style stakes. Comfort was forgotten as stylish ladies wearing delicate-looking jewellery and designer handbags walked around in high heels. Trying to pick a winner from attendees was the panel of judges, which included Jess Colivet, former Dancing with the Stars stylist Roxanne Parker and Lawson Mpame. As for what the judges were looking for, they cited sustainability and 'something that had been worn before.' The winner in the Bollinger Best Dressed was Roscommon civil servant Genevieve Ryan. Inspired by the film My Fair Lady, putting together her black-and-white polka dot ensemble was a bit of a family affair. It was also a case of beginner's luck for Ms Ryan, given that it was her first time at Punchestown. 'I actually got my skirt in Spain back in February,' she said. 'It's my second time to wear it. My shirt is old, but I changed the buttons to update it. 'And I made the hat myself. I'm not a milliner, but I gave it a go. 'The bow for my sinamay hat is actually from a teddy bear belonging to my daughter Lily-May and I got my bag from Depop. My shoes are Jimmy Choo, but I also got them from Depop – they were €180,' she added. Winning the opening day prize means Ms Ryan will return on Friday for the grand final. She said she was 'thrilled' her daughter played a part in her win. 'We do everything together and I think I'm going to bring her now on Friday just to see me up here with the teddy bear ribbon,' she said. Joining her in the final five line-up was her friend Lisa Walsh from Co Meath, who turned heads in her elegant cream outfit. Her dress was from the IQ Collection, but it was her headpiece that really crowned off the outfit. 'My headpiece is actually a table mat rented from Fiona Rafter in Co Meath, she's incredible,' Ms Walsh said.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bullish BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Insiders Loaded Up On US$1.05m Of Stock
Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying, like in the case of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX), it sends a favourable message to the company's shareholders. Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether. Check out our latest analysis for BioCryst Pharmaceuticals The Senior VP Anthony Doyle made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$202k worth of shares at a price of US$5.57 each. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (US$7.87), we still think insider buying is a positive. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive. In the last twelve months insiders purchased 183.60k shares for US$1.0m. But insiders sold 19.99k shares worth US$123k. Overall, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals insiders were net buyers during the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date! BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying. Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Insiders own 1.0% of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shares, worth about US$16m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders. The fact that there have been no BioCryst Pharmaceuticals insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. Insiders own shares in BioCryst Pharmaceuticals and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. To assist with this, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
