Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day's stunning style
Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.
Thousands are attending Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival [PA Media] This year's annual Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is under way, with the biggest crowd in almost 15 years expected. Thousands are set to head to Merseyside for a day of fashion, entertainment and, of course, horseracing. Doors opened at 10:30 BST and racing begins at 13:45.
Ladies Day takes place on the second day of the racecourse's world famous Randox Grand National Festival. Organisers said bookings among 18 to 24-year-olds had more than doubled for Ladies Day year on year, with this year's crowd expected to be the biggest since 2012. Bright colours and huge fascinators are all on display [PA Media] Spring style is on show as the second day of racing is set to get under way [PA Media] Zara Tindall, the King's eldest niece, was among the early arrivals at Ladies Day at Aintree [PA Media] Bold colours are being adorned by racegoers on the biggest day for fashion at the festival [PA Media] A crowd of 50,000 is expected at the Merseyside racecourse today [PA Media] Butterflies and flowers make this racegoer's fascinator stand out from the crowd [PA Media] Polka dots are a popular choice this year [PA Media] Aintree Ladies Day is all about having a fun day out [PA Media] It's all smiles and sunglasses as the weather stays fine [PA Media] Hats are a tradition at the races [PA Media] Ladies Day also features the annual Style Awards [PA Media] Headwear of all shapes, sizes and themes can be seen by the racetrack [PA Media] Some groups have co-ordinated their style [PA Media] Florals and bright prints are also popular with racegoers [PA Media] Pastels and metallics are also having a showing [PA Media] Men and women spruce up for the event [PA Media] Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook , X , and Instagram .
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