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In Pictures: Racegoers lead style stakes for Ladies Day at Aintree

Racegoers arrive on day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Racegoers arrive on day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Racegoers donned their finery for Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival at Aintree on Friday.

On a breezy day in Liverpool, revellers began arriving early, dressed in summery frocks and high-heeled sandals.

Many sported wide-brimmed hats or elegant fascinators.

Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Fabric flowers adorned this racegoer’s headwear (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Bold colours were the order of the day for many visitors (Mike Egerton/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Racegoers enjoyed a sunny start to the day (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
High heels and smart dresses were on view for Ladies Day (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Some visitors wrapped up in colourful coats (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Breezy conditions in Liverpool proved a challenge for some (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ladies Day at Aintree is always a sell-out with punters dressed up to the nines looking forward to a packed racecard.

Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Ladies Day pulled in the crowds from early in the morning (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
A racegoer dressed in brightly coloured trouser suit takes a selfie (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Racegoers made sure to put on the style for Ladies Day (Mike Egerton/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
It was not only the women who were dressed in style for Ladies Day (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Flowery outfits proved popular this year (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Racegoers Viv Jenner (left) and Rachel Oates on day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
A racegoer makes their mark at Aintree Racecourse (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
A bright purple tie and diamante detail put a stylish twist on one outfit (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
There was plenty of stylish headwear on show (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
A large bow added to the style for this racegoer (Peter Byrne/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Racegoers ready to enjoy day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
It was matching items for this duo (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Randox Grand National 2024 – Ladies Day – Aintree Racecourse
Two visitors enjoy a drink before the racing begins (Mike Egerton/PA)