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Spring style is on show as the second day of racing is set to get under way
This 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.

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It was all eyes on the course as soon as the racing began

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Zara Tindall, the King's eldest niece, was among the early arrivals at Aintree

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Thousands attended Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival

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Ladies Day is an opportunity for all the racegoers to dress up in their finery

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Bold colours were being worn by racegoers on the biggest day for fashion at the festival

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Polka dots of all sizes were the order of the day for many racegoers

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One racegoer was wearing the horse racing as well as watching it

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Form was as important as fashion to many of the racegoers

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In amongst the official photographers, there were plenty of chances to take a selfie or two

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A crowd of 50,000 was expected at the Merseyside racecourse

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Down at the fence, many people were cheering on their horses in the hope of a win

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It was smiles all round for many as the sun shone on the racecourse

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For some, the sight of a spare deckchair was a welcome chance for a quick sit-down

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Some groups had co-ordinated their style

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It was a nervous time for some once racing got under way

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Crowds thronged in the stands for the racing

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Florals and bright prints were also popular with racegoers

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