The Aintree Ladies Day Style Awards are bigger than ever for 2026

The Aintree Ladies Day Style Awards 2026 will be bigger than ever before with a prize that includes a £4,000 trip to Ibiza, the addition of new Style Award categories and annew look judging panel including our very own Rachael Rhodes.

A host of changes for Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse have today been unveiled, including two new Style Award categories, a fresh judging panel and a bumper prize package.

Britain’s online department store Debenhams is the Official Partner of Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse in 2026, which takes place on Friday 10th April, day two of the iconic Randox Grand National Festival. 

In all, over £10,000 worth of prizes are on offer over the course of the day, with a whopping £4,000 holiday to Ibiza for two the main prize for the winner of the overall Best Dressed category. 

Additionally, two brand new Style Award categories are being introduced for 2026:

· Best Hat: Honouring bold, beautiful and unforgettable millinery

· Best Suited: recognising impeccable tailoring

Over £10,000 worth of prizes are on offer throughout the day, with a once in-a-lifetime trip for two to Ibiza the main prize for the overall Best Dressed category. 

For Best Suited, a £1,000 Debenhams voucher and Hospitality for two at the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale is up for grabs, while the winner of the Best Hat category can expect to walk away with tickets to a luxury spa break for two, worth £2,000.

Hand-picked to crown the most stylish racegoers of the year, the 2026 judging panel has also been announced and is this year comprised of:

· Lisa Tan: Debenhams Ambassador and internationally acclaimed milliner

· Josie Peaches: social media star and Liverpool style icon

· And our very own, Rachael Rhodes who has been one of the faces of The Guide Liverpool for nearly a decade.

Rachael says:

“I cannot wait to help choose our worthy winners at this year’s Ladies Day at Aintree, and the new categories bring even more opportunity to the Style Award 2026. I will be looking for individuality, effort and one big almighty smile”

Speaking about the 2026 Randox Grand National Festival, Regional Director North West at The Jockey Club, Dickon White, said: “Excitement is really building here at Aintree Racecourse, and we are delighted to announce these additions to Ladies Day and The Style Awards for 2026.

“The team have worked hard to ensure Aintree’s Ladies Day remains the highlight of Liverpool’s social calendar, with the new Style Award categories and the incredible prizes on offer adding a whole new dimension to the day.

“We are thrilled to be working with Debenhams, who will be onsite throughout the three days of the Randox Grand National Festival, offering racegoers complimentary hair and make-up touch-ups from their expert team.”

To find out more about the Randox Grand National Festival and the Style Awards, visit the website HERE.