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Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is attracting the largest crowd in nearly 15 years, with thousands attending for fashion and horseracing. The event opened at 10:30 BST, with racing starting at 13:45.
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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What is the significance of Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse?
Ladies Day is a key event during the Randox Grand National Festival, celebrated for its fashion and entertainment alongside horseracing.
How many people are expected to attend Ladies Day 2023?
This year's Ladies Day is expected to draw the largest crowd since 2012, with a significant increase in bookings among 18 to 24-year-olds.
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