Thousands of racegoers will dress up in their finery and descend on Aintree racecourse for Ladies' Day on Friday, as the second day of the Grand National Festival gets under way.
It's set to be another busy day of racing, with the Topham Chase being run over the Grand National fences at 4.05pm. The Grand National itself is being held on Saturday with the iconic steeplechase starting at 4pm this year.
Ladies' Day, however, is as much about what is happening off the course than on it, with glamour the name of the game at Aintree. Whatever the weather, expect to see high-heels, fascinators and vibrantly-coloured dresses as racegoers dress up to enjoy their day and compete to be the best dressed at the racecourse.
We'll bring you all the best photos from the day in our live blog, as well as the latest race results, timings and magic moments. Follow our live updates below.
El Jefe WINS the Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle
The outsider comes from behind to claim victory in the final race of the day
Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle (5.15) runners and odds
- Maidenstreetprince - 7/1
- Go Dante - 5/1
- Zeeband - 7/1
- Densworth - 15/2
- Skycutter - 17/2
- Afadil - 9/1
- Eagles Reign - 10/1
- Luttrell Lad - 11/1
- Jungle Jack - 12/1
- Party Vibes - 14/1
- Ballee - 18/1
- Ted Hastings - 18/1
- Brucio - 20/1
- Pikar 20/1
- El Jefe - 28/1
- Rewired - 28/1
- Your Honor - 28/1
- Karuma Grey - 33/1
- Lively Citizen - 33/1
Odds courtesy of Kentucky Derby Betting Sites
Today's best dressed
Claire Illingworth and Ainsley Briscoe (left and centre) have been officially crowned the winners of the Grand National Ladies Day Style Awards.
Sally Ann Morgan (right) won the new 'most sustainably dressed' award
Fighting erupts at Aintree
Ladies Day has turned violent with a group of men throwing punches at each other in front of a stunned crowd.
Sefton Novices' Hurdle (4.40) runners and odds
- The Jukebox Man - 7/4
- Shanagh Bob - 3/1
- Croke Park - 9/2
- Dancing City - 9/2
- Cherie D’Am - 7/1
- Kyntara - 15/2
- Ballybentragh - 50/1
- Pinot Rouge - 50/1
Odds courtesy of GrandNational.org.uk
Horse dies
Tragic news as Gionvinco has died after suffering fatal injuries during today's first race on Ladies Day.
The seven-year-old fell at the last fence in the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices' Chase as he challenged for fifth place.
He was trained by two-time Grand National winning trainer Lucinda Russell.
Arizona Cardinal WINS the Topham Chase
The 16/1 horse beats James Du Berlais to the winning post
Topham Chase (4.05pm) runners and odds
The Topham Chase is moments away with Harry Redknapp's Shakem Up'arry the favourite
- Shakem Up’arry - 9/2
- Life In The Park - 11/2
- Bill Baxter - 6/1
- James Du Berlais - 7/1
- Kandoo Kid - 17/2
- Frero Banbou - 11/1
- Your Darling - 14/1
- Aime Desjy - 16/1
- Arizona Cardinal - 16/1
- Fantastic Lady - 18/1
- Grandads Cottage - 16/1
- Ciel De Neige - 18/1
- Empire Steel - 20/1
- Celebre D’Allen - 22/1
- Classic Getaway - 22/1
- Flegmatik - 22/1
- Killer Kane - 22/1
- Shantreusse - 25/1
- The Edgar Wallace - 25/1
- Richmond Lake - 28/1
- Embittered - 33/1
- Good Boy Bobby - 33/1
- Quel Destin - 33/1
- Francky Du Berlais - 50/1
Jonbon WINS the Melling Chase
The favourite storms to victory, with Conflated second and Protektorat in third
Melling Chase (3.30) runners and odds
- Jonbon - 4/5
- Protektorat - 4/1
- Pic D’Orhy - 5/1
- Envoi Allen - 13/2
- Conflated - 18/1
- Easy Game - 25/1
- Minella Drama - 80/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Top Novices Hurdle (2.55) runners and odds
- Mystical Power - Evens
- Firefox - 9/4
- Mistergif - 7/1
- Lump Sum - 9/1
- Lookaway - 14/1
- Personal Ambition - 16/1
Odds courtesy of Grand National Betting from Betway.
Kateira WINS the William Hill Handicap Hurdle
Harry Skelton rides to victory onthe favourite, Kateira
William Hill Handicap Hurdle (2.20) runners and odds
- Kateira - 9/2
- Ocastle Des Mottes - 5/1
- Making Headway - 6/1
- Champagne Twist - 6/1
- Inthewaterside - 8/1
- Theatre Man - 10/1
- Jango Baie - 11/1
- What’s Up Darling - 12/1
- Uncle Bert - 16/1
- Might I - 18/1
- Sonigino - 18/1
- Springwell Bay - 22/1
- Serious Operator - 25/1
- Boombawn - 33/1
- Guard Your Dreams - 33/1
- Icare Allen - 33/1
- Spirit D’Aunou - 40/1
- Tronador - 66/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Inothewayurthinkin WINS the Mildmay Novices Chase
Inothewayurthinkin storms to victory in the first race of the day, with Iroko in second.
Mildmay Novices Chase (1.45) runners and odds
Here's how we're looking for the first race of the day
- Inothewayyurthinkin - 6/4
- Iroko - 9/2
- Chianti Clasico - 5/1
- Heart Wood - 5/1
- Giovinco - 9/1
- Broadway Boy - 11/1
Odds courtesy of Horse Racing Betting from BoyleSports
Action getting underway soon
Not long to go until the first race of the day, with the Mildmay Novices Chase getting underway at 1.45pm.
We'll bring you the runners and latest odds shortly.
A famous face
Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen has been spotted at Aintree
Ladies Day is underway
Aintree is suddenly an explosion of colour as racegoers arrive at the racecourse
Grand National 2024 supercomputer predicts winner
Unsure who to back in tomorrow's big race?
You're not alone, as choosing a winner in the Grand National is infamously challenging. But Grosvenor Sport and their supercomputer aim to assist.
The firm's statisticians have developed a code that utilises bookmaker odds and Racing Post ratings, simulating the race 1,000 times to ensure accuracy and eliminate anomalous results.
Through this process, they've concluded which horse has the best chance of winning on Saturday afternoon.
Free Grand National 2024 sweepstake generator
Tomorrow's the big one and many of us will be wanting to get into the spirit of things with a sweepstake.
Whether you enter with colleagues or family and friends, you can set up your own digital sweepstake with our generator tool.
Best photos from yesterday
Ladies Day is all about the fashion but there were some equally strong looks on display when the Grand National festival kicked off yesterday.
Walsh shares tips
Racing great and Paddy Power ambassador Ruby Walsh has shared his betting tips for Ladies Day:
13:45 – Iroko – 4/1
14:20 - Ocastle Des Mottes – 9/2
14:55 – Firefox – 11/4
15:30 – Jonbon – 5/4
16:05 – James Du Berlais – 13/2
16:40 – Readin Tommy Wrong – 10/3
17:15 – Zeeband – 15/2
Full Ladies Day racecard
Here are the races that are coming up later today:
- 1:45pm The Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1
- 2.20pm The William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3
- 2.55pm The TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
- 3.30pm The My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1)
- 4.05pm The Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Chase (Grade 3)
- 4.40pm The Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
- 5.15pm The Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys)
Good morning
Hello and welcome to our coverage of Ladies Day at Aintree.
We'll be bringing you the best photos from one of the most iconic days in racing, as well as all the latest timings and results.
