Grand Day Out! Glamorous race-goers arrive for the National at Aintree… as one reveller braves plunging PrettyLittleThing dress worn by SIX others on Ladies Day

• Final day of the Aintree Grand National Festival kicked off in Liverpool earlier today with 150,000 attendees
• Celebrities including Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo and racing legend AP McCoy pictured at the event 
• Race goers pictured in stunning outfits and accessories to match while sipping champagne and cocktails
• More than 150,000 people are thought to have attended the three-day meeting, which will see £25million spent in bets 

The Grand National Festival is renowned for its daring displays of fashion, and day three of this year’s event has been no different.

Men and women hoping to pick a winning horse were dressed in their best outfits, with ladies donning plunging necklines as they defied the chilly April temperatures at today’s Grand National Race. 

More than 150,000 are thought to have attended the three-day meeting, including several glamorous revellers who braved a PrettyLittleThing dress which was worn by six others on Ladies Day, yesterday. 

All eyes are on today’s race, at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, which takes place at 5.15pm and will see one horse and its rider take their place in history to win the world’s greatest steeplechase.

According to racecourse bosses, there’s no strict dress code for the festival as there is for Royal Ascot.

But that didn’t stop attendees from making a real effort with their outfits, with their bright colours competing for attention.   

The Grand National Festival is renowned for its daring displays of fashion, and day three of this year’s event has been no different. Above: Glamorous racegoers pose proudly after arriving at the racecourse, in Sefton, Merseyside, today

Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo was among several stars attending the Grand National today to watch the action, wearing a pink coat dress and carrying a small maroon handbag

Racegoers take a selfie to immortalise their blazing outfits and smiles amid others competing for fashion praise. Various fascinators were also on show with some opting for small hair clips instead (centre)

The final day of this year’s event has pushed the fashion stakes one step higher, as these beaming friends showed (right), this is while one reveller was brave enough to wear a plunging PrettyLittleThing dress (left) which was worn by six others on Ladies Day yesterday. The dress, which is available in sizes 4-16 in the UK, costs £70

Ladies in stylish hats and floral dresses, as well as other colourful outfits, were on show at today’s race. These five ladies looked pleased as punch as they sipped champagne

Red and blue: These ladies sipped champagne as they smiled in their contrasting red and blue hats and dresses. It seemed like most people went all out for the annual horse racing festival

Red, white and yellow: These Liverpool ladies dazzled in the sunshine as they made the perfect picture in their outfits, which were all over the knee body con dresses

A host of stars were also pictured at the racecourse today, including Made in Chelsea Georgia Toffolo and footballer Dion Dublin. As well as this many famous jockey’s were in attendance such as AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh, who came along with his children.

The day will see over £25million spent in bets and while a jaw-dropping 20,000 bottles of bubbly will be consumed. 

It has been a damp start to the day today but revellers came prepared with umbrellas as they sipped the champagne on offer. 

Police were also spotted on patrol around the course riding quad bikes. It is thought there is a higher police presence today after a fight broke out between racegoers and youths following Ladies Day at Aintree, police have said. 

Officers were called to the former Old Roan pub on Copy Lane, about a mile from the racecourse, at 7.30pm on Friday following reports a large group of youths had confronted racegoers, resulting in a fight.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of affray but has since been released under investigation.

Jockey Ruby Walsh (centre) was in attendance today with his wife and three children (pictured above) and they were seen taking a stroll on the race course

Police were also on hand to make sure revellers behave themselves at today’s event and were patrolling the race course on quad bikes 

This group looked more than ready for the day as they donned floral and patterned dresses and an array of hats. All women were wearing heels and will likely benefit from the free flipflops which are on offer at the festival 

Famous faces that attended today’s races included retired racing legend AP McCoy (left), who won the Grand National in 2010, as well as former Aston Villa football player Dion Dublin, pictured with his wife Louise (right)

Superintendent Dave Charnock of Merseyside Police said: ‘This kind of violent disorder in a public place will not be tolerated and we are currently examining CCTV and video footage and following a number of lines of inquiry to identify those responsible. A dispersal zone has been put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour and high-visibility patrols will be stepped up in the area over the weekend.

‘This means that any groups of people gathering in the areas of Old Roan to Warbreck Moor can be moved on. I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage to contact us.’

He added: ‘Despite this incident occurring away from the racecourse, the actions of individuals involved have tarnished what was an otherwise fantastic day for racegoers and we will continue to pursue those responsible and put them before the courts.

‘We have no doubt that everyone attending the final day of the Grand National Festival will have a fantastic time and officers will be both inside and outside the course to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.’

The brawl comes as it was announced that specialist drone surveillance teams had been recruited to keep watch over the Grand National amid fears the flying gadgets are a safety risk to those arriving to the event by helicopter. 

Easy tiger: Some racegoers wore fancy dress, such as this large group of wild revellers dressed in tiger-themed suits with matching ties

Today’s race takes place at 5.15pm and will see one horse and its rider take their place in history to win the world’s greatest steeplechase. Above: Smiling men revellers wear their most daring multi-coloured shirts

These two women looked stunning as they watched the racing. The lady on the left wowed in a light blue dress with a floral pattern while the one on the right wore a white dress complimented by a navy fascinator 

Packed out! Runners and riders in the Gaskells Handicap Hurdle during Grand National Day of the 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse

A grand old time! This couple looked as though they were enjoying themselves as they watched the racing unfold. The lady (left) was wearing a beautiful fuchsia dress with a matching fascinator and black sun glasses. This is while the man accompanying her wore a grey suit with a paisley patterned tie and a white shirt 

The Telegraph reported that The Jockey Club, owners of Aintree racecourse, had hired a team of spotters after fears were expressed that they are becoming an increasing safety risk from drones.

Technology will be used to discover whether or not pilots of the devices were breaking any rules or regulations , such as flying too low or in exclusion zones. 

An Aintree spokesman said: ‘As well as the police, we’re working with special drone surveillance team who will operate across the Festival with the aim to ensure there is no disruption to the Randox Health Grand National Festival.’ 

Aside from the police intervention at Ladies Day yesterday, those in attendance seemed to have enjoyed themselves, as many stars were spotted walking around the racecourse. 

All fun and games! These three friend giggle as they chat together. They are all dressed in summer colours. The lady on the left wore a ruffled white dress, while her friend in the centre wore a similar dress with a pink ruffle. The lady on the right went for patterns and wore a blue dress with a frilled hemline

Girls just wanna have fun! These ladies look like they are having a blast together as one woman protectively puts her arm around one ladies waist and the other hold the one in the centre’s hand

This is while those part of the horse racing community hit at at those stating that the annual festival was not in the best interest of the horse’s welfare.

Female jockey Lizzie Kelly gave assurances that equine welfare is ‘hugely important’ to those who work in horse racing.

Prior to the three-day meeting in Liverpool, more than £1.5 million was spent to try to protect the welfare of horses. 

Speaking to Sportsmail earlier this week Kelly said: ‘I think anybody outside of the sport who genuinely believes that the people within the sport don’t care about horse welfare probably need to educate themselves.

Save all your kisses for me! One lady poses with a pout as she enjoys a glass of pink fizz with her friends in the sunshine

Spotted a winner yet? These two ladies had a chat overlooking the racecourse while both wearing stunning emsembles of bby pink and navy

‘Horse welfare is obviously hugely important for people who are training racehorses, you can’t win races with horses that are unfit, unwell, unhealthy in any sort of way.

‘They’re looked after in hugely important ways. Everything about them is analysed, whether it’s what feed, what hay, what bedding they have, how much time they spend relaxing outside in fields against how much time they spend being exercised.’

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