Ladies Day at the National 2015...

Formby Bubble
Apr 10, 2015
2 min read

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Do you live in Formby and are you going to Ladies Day today at the Grand National? We want to see your photos and selfies. Over 45,000 racegoers expected at Aintree today for Ladies Day.

The most stylish day in the Liverpool calendar has arrived. Ladies Day at Aintree always promises to bring out the city’s fashionistas for a day of racing, dancing and good times.

We’ve rounded up five things you can look forward to on the second day of Aintree.

Stylish ladies and gents upping the fashion stakes

Ladies day is the ultimate day in the Liverpool fashion calendar, with stylish Scousers pulling out all the stops to look their best.

The eyes of the world are on the well-groomed gents and fashionable ladies of Liverpool and beyond as they flock to Aintree in their thousands.

More world-class racing

With one day to go until the Grand National, there’s plenty of great racing to be seen on Ladies day.

The biggest race of the day is The Betfred Melling Steeplechase, with £200,000 at stake for the winning jockey.

Other big-money prizes include The Crabbie’s Topham Steeple Chase with £120,000 and The Doombar Sefton Novices’ hurdle with £100,000 on offer.

Races rundown

1.40pm - Alder Hey Children’s Charity Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)

2.15pm - E-Lites Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)

2.50pm - Betfred Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

3.25pm - Betfred Melling Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

4.05pm - Crabbie’s Topham Steeple Chase (Grade 3)

4.40pm - Doom Bar Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

5.15pm - Weatherbys Wealth Management Champion Standard Open NHF Race (Grade 2)

Jake Quickenden

X Factor and I’m a Celeb star Jake Quickenden is performing at the Equestrian centre. The singer was a contestant on last year’s X-factor before moving on to take part in series four of I’m a Celeb.

The heart-throb has a huge female following, so if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the reality TV star, we suggest you get there early.

He’ll entertain the crowds with covers of Olly Murs, Oasis and Peter Andre at 6:30.

Style Awards

The highlight of the day for many, the Style Awards are the main attraction for those who love fashion, with £6,000 worth of prizes on offer as well as a Mini Cooper roadster.

Presented by Gok Wan, the award winner will be announced at 3:15pm in the parade ring where the lucky winner will be given their prize.

If you’re looking to enter the style awards, organisers have made it easier this year. Dawn Collinson explains how.

Great Food and Drink

No festival would be complete without some great food and drink, Aintree is no exception.

There’s plenty on offer if you’re after a bite to eat and something to drink- including hog roasts, sushi wraps, and more drinks than you can shake a stick at.