Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day

Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day's stunning style15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJenny ColemanNorth WestPA MediaSpring style is on show as the second day of racing is set to get under wayThis year's annual Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is under way, with the biggest crowd in almost 15 years expected.Thousands have headed to Merseyside for a day of fashion, entertainment and, of course, horseracing.Doors opened at 10:30 BST and racing began 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.PA MediaThousands are attending Ladies Day at the Grand National FestivalPA MediaZara Tindall, the King's eldest niece, was among the early arrivals at AintreePA MediaBold colours are being adorned by racegoers on the biggest day for fashion at the festivalPA MediaPolka dots of all sizes were the order of the day for many racegoersPA MediaOne racegoer was wearing the horse racing as well as watching itPA MediaA crowd of 50,000 was expected at the Merseyside racecoursePA MediaIt was smiles all round for many as the sun shone on the racecoursePA MediaIt was all smiles and sunglasses as the weather stayed fine PA MediaHeadwear of all shapes, sizes and themes could be seen by the racetrackPA MediaSome groups had co-ordinated their style PA MediaForm was as important as fashion to many of the racegoersPA MediaFlorals and bright prints were also popular with racegoersListen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.More on this storyLadies Day Aintree 2026: Start times, banned items, road closures'I held Ladies Day in my back garden for 40 years'Grand National 2026: Guide to three-day A...