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Grand National Festival: Live action from Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse
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Ladies Day is Liverpoolâs most fabulous event and today, April 12, Aintree Racecourse will welcome race-goers in their thousands to the second day of the Randox Grand National Festival 2024.
As always, we at The Guide will be there giving live coverage, on and off the course, so it goes without saying weâre very excited!
Our very own Jay Hynd will be joined by Gemma Cutting and Pete Price, at the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse… they will be bringing you the latest in whatâs going on at this year’s Ladies Day.
Keep checking our socials to see the highlights of the day, and tagging us in all of your pictures!
Yesterday was an absolutely fantastic day and today’s event is set to be even bigger and better, with entertainment from the incredible Chris Stark, Toni James Band – and of course the iconic Style Awards are back.
Our Gem will be on the judges panel again this year representing The Guide Liverpool.
5.03pm
We reflect on an incredible Ladies Day 2024 at Aintree Racecourse
4.19pm
Meet the winners of this year’s Ladies Day Style Awards
Gemma chats to Claire Illingworth and Ainsley Briscoe winners of the two Best Dressed Awards, and also Sally Ann Morgan who was winner of this yearâs new award for The Most Sustainably Dressed.
3.29pm
What a view!
There’s something magical about the views from the stands overlooking this iconic Racecourse.
3.18pm
The winners of this year’s Style Awards are announced
Claire Illingworth and Ainsley Briscoe were winners of the two Best Dressed Awards.
They each pick up a ÂŁ4,000 River Island voucher, two Garden Club tickets to next yearâs Ladies Day at the Randox Grand National Festival, a Randox Health Full Body Everywoman or Everyman package plus a ÂŁ250 voucher from House of Cavani.
Sally Ann Morgan was winner of this yearâs new award for The Most Sustainably Dressed, specially designed to reward the person whoâd shown style didnât have to cost a fortune, with an outfit from a resale site like Vinted or Depop, a vintage or charity shop buy, or a look thatâs been recycled.
They will receive a ÂŁ2,000 River Island voucher, two Garden Club tickets to the 2025 Ladies Day, a Randox Health Full Body Everywoman or Everyman package plus a ÂŁ250 voucher for Virgin Experience Days.
Runners up for Best Dressed were named as Lewis Connolly and Olivia Laveric, with Emily Bull runner up in the Most Sustainably Dressed Award.
Read more here.
2:55pm
What a day at Aintree Races so far
Pete is out and about having a laugh with racegoers and getting you all the latest goings on.
2.50pm
More outfits from todays Pink Carpet
Josh will be going live on Instagram at 3pm ready for the winners of this year’s Style Awards to be revealed.
2.23pm
The judges are getting to work
Gemma Cutting from The Guide Liverpool, Frankie Foster and Emily Sleight from the Liverpool Echo (plus two little helpers) have began judging the Style Awards now that entries are closed. The winners will be announced around 3.10pm.
2.19pm
Even MORE stunning looks
The competition for the winner of the Style Awards this year is very high.
2.00pm
We are loving some of the looks at Aintree today.
Our latest video is filled with contenders for the Style Award which is announced at 3.10pm – Good luck everyone!
1.42pm
More glamorous outfits at Ladies Day
1.21pm
Pete Price has been let loose at Aintree
Itâs not just the horses who are at the start line, Pete is ready and raring to go too. Heâs off to chat to the many Ladies Day attendee’s
1.04pm
More incredible outfits at Aintree today
Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok for even more coverage of Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse.
12.55pm
The crowds are gathering nicely at Aintree
12.12pm
Watch as Gem meets some of the best dressed so far
The style stakes are VERY high this year. If you’re wanting to take part in this year’s Style Awards you have until 2.20pm to enter at one the Style Pods around Aintree Racecourse.
11.40am
More stunning outfits at Ladies Day
Don’t forget if you’re at Aintree today you have until 2.20pm to enter the Style Awards. Find one of the Style Pods and get your picture taken… it’s that easy!
11.04am
Stunning outfits are hitting the Pink Carpet
There’s already some gorgeous garments here at Ladies Day today – we’re getting really excited for the Style Awards this afternoon!
11.01am
And weâre offf!
Jay, Gem & Pete launch todayâs coverage and have found the Style Award prize!
10.40am
The team at The Guide Liverpool are ready!
Jay, Gem, and Pete are as excited as ever to bring you all the latest goings on at Ladies Day today!
10.31am
The Gates are open!
10.24am
The Pink Carpet is ready
Gates open at 10.30am. We hope you all have a fabulous day!
10.14am
Merseyrail is bringing the entertainment
Have you noticed the street entertainers around Aintree station? There’s also a fantastic DJ set to get you in the party mood as you head over to Aintree Racecourse.
10.02am
What you can win for this year’s Style Awards?
For the first time ever there will be two Best Dressed racegoers plus a Most Sustainably Dressed, so three chances to win a fantastic prize package.
The two Best Dressed will each pick up a ÂŁ4,000 River Island voucher, two Garden Club tickets to next yearâs Ladies Day at the Randox Grand National Festival, a Randox Health Full Body Everywoman or Everyman package plus a ÂŁ250 voucher from House of Cavani.
The Most Sustainably Dressed will receive a ÂŁ2,000 River Island voucher, two Garden Club tickets to the 2025 Ladies Day, a Randox Health Full Body Everywoman or Everyman package plus a ÂŁ250 voucher for Virgin Experience Days.
Both categories of the contest are open to women and men, so best dressed could actually be best suited, itâs all about who wears it well on the day. Most Sustainably Dressed will include pre-owned outfits from one of the resale sites like Vinted or Depop, or a vintage shop or charity shop buy, or a look thatâs somehow been recycled in a stylish way. Then itâs all down to who impresses the judges most.
9.33am
Don’t forget to pick up your flip flops
Treat your feet after a day in heels at the Grand National Ladies Day with the iconic Merseyrail flip flops – available to pick up for FREE at Aintree Station.
8.20am
When do gates open for Ladies Day?
Gates open earlier today at 10.30am. So make sure you get a good Raceday Breakfast down you – it’s gonna be a good one!
8.01am
Ladies Day Style Awards
For the first time ever there will be two Best Dressed racegoers plus a Most Sustainably Dressed, so three chances to win a fantastic prize package.
Are you looking to take part in this year’s Style Awards?
The organisers at Aintree have made it super easy to take part in this yearâs Style Awards. Look out for Style Pods which you just step into, give your details in, youâll be photographed and thatâs it â thatâs your entry.
Entries close at 2.20pm, all the photos will go to the panel of judges to decide and then the winners will be announced at around 3.10pm.
Take a look at our chat with last year’s winner Sian Jones below:
Find out everything you need to know here.
7.47am
Travelling to Aintree
The easiest way to travel to Aintree Racecourse is by train. Merseyrail have updated their timetable for travelling to todayâs Grand National. They are operating a seven-and-a-half minute service running between Liverpool city centre and Aintree station.
To keep updated with Merseyrail and their times check out their website.
Grand National Festival – Ladies Day: 7.34am
Weather forecast for today
Boss news! No Rain is expected today but it will be a bit windy with gusts up to 23mph.
Temperatures are between 11°C â 16°C.
Cloudy conditions will continue all day.
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