Revellers kicked off Ladies Day at Aintree today putting on leggy displays and sporting plunging necklines as they drank champagne from the bottle. Donning their finest ensembles, racegoers put their best feet forward and stepped out during the brisk early morning weather to parade their outfits ahead of the second day of events. While the festival is all about horse racing, today is the day racing fans took part in a competition to win the coveted cash prize after being crowned best dressed. Ainsley Briscoe, Claire Illingworth and Sally Ann Morgan bagged themselves the £5,000 style awards prize which they will share between them. Claire donned an elegant button-up yellow dress, white heels and a matching fascinator, wearing her hair tucked back in a bun. Racegoers look excited as they take to the dance floor at Aintree with drinks in their hand One woman is pictured drinking from the bottle as her friend cheers her on in Liverpool today A group of friends are pictured enjoying themselves at Aintree today, as one woman smiles at the camera with a drink in her hand Two racegoers dressed in hot pink put on a very leggy display for the camera The three style winners who won £5,000 between them. Pictured L-R: Ainsley Briscoe, Claire Illingworth and Sally Ann Morgan A reveller is pictured carrying her friend at Aintree as racegoers attend Ladies Day Three revellers put on a very leggy display as they attended the festival dressed in short patterned dresses, large floppy hats and heels One woman is pictured on her friend's shoulders as they celebrated at Aintree today One reveller's shoe seemingly malfunctioned, which led to her falling onto the grass A racegoer took a tumble as her friend helps her get back on her feet A woman is dressed in a nude gemstone embroidered plunging dress as she arrives at the race event A woman is pictured downing a bottle of bubbly at the event in Liverpool today This reveller wore a sapphire-blue dress with a large split that goes up to her thigh, paired with a fluffy coat Revellers sported colourful slim-fitting dresses, large fascinators and heels One of the style winners is pictured with her £2,000 cheque One woman suffered a wardrobe malfunction while dancing as she attempts to fix her dress One woman opted for a plunge neckline complete with a black bow as she attended Aintree today Two friends opted to wear similar coloured-outfits as they rocked up to Aintree in different shades of Jade green One reveller, dressed in a floral frilly dress, sat down on the concrete to sip her pink prosecco The trio of friends are pictured placing bets at Aintree, as they don their daring dresses A group of racegoers sat down on the pavement to enjoy a chat while sipping their drinks One woman is pictured taking a sip of her drink at Aintree today Tired of the heels? Racegoers buy £5 flip flops and ditch their uncomfortable shoes Women show off their moves on the dance floor as the drinks begin to flow at Aintree today An early start on Ladies Day! Aintree revellers have already rocked up for a slice of the action on Day 2 of the festival One reveller wanted to stand out and went for a hot pink and yellow ensemble with a matching clutch bag One reveller opted for pearl shoes and bag as she posed in a short pleated sage green dress A woman dressed in white sits on the floor with a pitcher of drink surrounded by rubbish A woman dressed in a navy dress is pictured showing off her moves as she dances to a band A woman is snapped fixing her friend's shoe that has seemingly broken at Aintree today Dressed in an impressive floral mesh matching trouser suit, a racegoer is pictured typing on her phone A reveller poses for the cameras, showing off her all-red ensemble as she arrives at Aintree today One woman decided to opt for a purple and butter yellow outfit, whereas her friend went for a more subtle pastel-coloured frock Racegoers put on their best outfits to compete for a cash prize. Two revellers are pictured wearing bright Spring dresses Love Islander Claudia Fogarty was also pictured at the event, dressed in a hot pink River Island dress and white heels One woman sported a plunging black dress, which was short at the front and longer at the back These two revellers decided to wear matching outfits, both donning blue and purple embroidered dresses and the same fascinator One man chose to wear shorts and a mesh vest top along with a blazer and a chunky gold chain as he poses with a cigarette in his mouth and drinks in both hands A group of revellers buy flip flops from a stand and swap their heels to a more comfortable option Three tired revellers sit on the floor beside the bar at Aintree today A racegoer opted for a black embroidered dress with a large split in it and paired the frock with some simple gold heels and earrings A trio of revellers are pictured topping up their champagne as they begin a day full of fashion-filled fun Four young revellers look in high spirits as they enjoy the race at Aintree today Drinks in hand, these revellers posed for the camera showing off their individual bottles of drink One woman is pictured in a pink sequin one-shoulder dress Sally Ann donned seventies style flared burgundy trousers complete with a white mesh pussycat bow shirt and a wide-brimmed hat to match tie the look together. Ainsley channeled spring opted for a matching pink floral trouser suit from ASOS which retails for around £110 - a fraction of what she won today. As the day went on, revellers sipped on champagne and showed off their best moves, proving that teetering stilettos were no match for the dance floor. One woman was pictured drinking from the bottle as her friends smiled for pictures and two other racegoers were snapped clinking their champagne glasses together to celebrate day two of Aintree. Excited friends topped up each other's bubbly as they prepared for a day full of sophistication, excitement and of course, racing. The earliest arrivals at the racecourse brought bright shades and fabulous headwear, but they had to clutch onto their large fascinators as they battled blustery winds in Liverpool. One racegoer opted for a deep purple and butter yellow combination in a figure-hugging dress teamed with an elaborate floral fascinator. A reveller - pictured with a cider in her hand - dressed in a white sparkly mini dress with feather detailing and paired the outfit with pointed heels Ex-footballer Michael Owen is pictured looking dapper in a smart grey suit as he arrives at Aintree today Helen Flanagan was also at Aintree today and donned a black dress with white ruffle detailing Smile! A group of well-dressed revellers react to the race A trio of racegoers pose in bright, colourful frocks as they attend Aintree's second day One woman sported a bright blue low cut dress paired with strappy white heels A trio of friends are pictured drinking out of the bottle as the second day of Aintree kicks off Two revellers seem to have taken a tumble as they are pictured on the floor at Aintree One woman opted to wear a co-ord consisting of a bralette crop top and and matching frilly skirt, complete with a fascinator One woman posed for the camera donning a silver maxi dress with a plunging neckline Another chose a teal frock with a structured collar, which was paired with a very summery yellow netted fascinator which complemented her blonde bob perfectly. In another ode to the natural world, a fellow reveller arrived in a multicoloured flowing maxi dress which she accessorised with a blue fascinator featuring a stunning fuchsia floral print. The stunning fashion displays follow a first day of excitement on the racecourse where party-loving racegoers enjoyed an evening of fun after nail-biting action on the course. Love Islander Claudia Fogarty was pictured at the event, donning a strapless hot pink noughties-inspired dress. She paired this with white heels and a matching Jacquemus bag with statement gold dangly earrings. Actress Helen Flanagan also made an appearance at Aintree today, sporting a classy black one-shoulder gown with white ruffle detailing, complete with a fascinator. Three girls look shocked as they react to the race at Aintree today One woman wearing a green wide-brimmed hat looks out onto the race course This cute ensemble featured a teal dress with a summery yellow netted fascinator and nude coloured suede shoes A reveller is pictured wearing her strappy heels not on her feet, but rather around her neck Cheers! Two racegoers are pictured clinking their champagne glasses together as revellers kick of Aintree day two The trio of friends posed for the cameras as they compete with others for the £5,000 best dressed prize Claudia Fogarty smiles for the cameras as she makes her way to Aintree on day two of the event Happy racegoers pose with the money they won at Aintree today Racegoers dressed in blue and yellow are pictured sat on the steps for the event Two women are snapped having a laugh while holding their drinks as they sit down on the floor The duo held onto their hats as they walked along the pink carpet Two friends strut into Aintree today, one of them opted for a plunging waistcoat top and matching suit trousers and the other donned a frilly bluebell gown Police officers look in high spirits and smile as revellers in bold outfits enter the event in Liverpool today In another ode to the natural world, a reveller arrived wearing a multicoloured flowing maxi dress One racegoer wanted to channel spring and decided to dress head to toe in flowers Two women are pictured at the event in Liverpool today, one of them opted to dress in a green frock and the other chose a more colourful look, dressing in blue and pink patterns A trio of women put on a leggy display as they opted to wear short dresses rather than maxi frocks. One of them donned a monochrome polka-dot dress with black heels and a matching oversized floppy hat. Another went for a more tailored look and chose a white pinstripe fitted dress with a collar and tie, along with a silver glitzy bag. The third friend donned a 1920s-inspired black frock with tassel hem and black heels, along with a large hat. Another racegoer opted to wear a nude mesh embroidered matching trouser suit which she paired with simple white heels and a red fascinator. A reveller is pictured in a shiny red suit, complete with a hat, as he makes his arrival at Aintree Racecourse A group of women are pictured with large fascinators as they sport bright colours One woman opted for chic grey fur paired with embroidered shoes and a matching clutch A group of revellers pose for a snap at the popular festival sporting different colours as the UK enters spring months One woman struggled with blustery winds and clutched onto her fascintor to make sure it didn't blow away One woman, dressed in a blue and green patterned frock, had hold onto her fascinator as Liverpool battles with strong winds One woman sat opted to sit on the floor while enjoying her drink at Aintree today One woman donned a slim fit navy blue and white dress which showed off her figure as she arrived at Aintree today One woman opted to show off her love for Manchester United as she donned a dress with a low neckline Racegoers opted to wear bright floral prints and classy heels as they put their best fashion foot forward for the event A reveller dressed in a pastel floral dress is snapped sitting on the floor in Liverpool today One reveller could not hide her excitement as she cheered for the camera in a white embroidered dress Dressed to impress, racing fans went all out in pink tones, fabulous florals, strappy sandals and bouncy hairdos. Unlike Royal Ascot which adopts stricter rules on what to wear, Aintree takes a more relaxed approach and tells attendees to simply come 'dressed to feel your best'. Fancy dress for revellers is also allowed, as long as the costume isn't offensive or derogatory. One woman even showed off her love for Manchester United, as she donned a bardot dress which showed off her tattoo. And the police could not hide their excitement either, with snaps of officers smiling at some of the creative and bright outfits that racegoers were wearing. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend the three-day festival, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world, over the next few days. Celebrities, including Liverpool legend John Barnes, were among the guests in attendance. The former England star opted for a tweed look while his wife Andrea channelled Minnie Mouse chic in a navy polka dot dress and red cardigan. Two revellers strutted along the pink carpet covered in feathers and dressed in peacockesque ensembles as they compete for the cash prize on Ladies Day A group of revellers are pictured posing for the cameras in quirky outfits in Liverpool today One woman was pictured sporting a cream and gold jumpsuit with a pair of nude heels and a white bag to match Another reveller smiled for the camera, donning a black and pink outfit with a black fascinator One reveller opted to wear a sage green belted jumpsuit and some glitzy heels to match A group of friends look in high spirits as they arrive at the popular racing event in bright frilly ensembles One woman is pictured wearing a modest black leather outfit with a matching coat Can we take a selfie? A reveller dressed in a green jumpsuit attempts to take a picture with someone at Aintree Three friends pose for the camera holding their drinks as they attend Aintree's second day Revellers looked in high spirits as they compete for a cash prize of £5,000 for best dressed Three women pour wine as they sit on the floor of Aintree on the event's second day As well as enjoying the racing, revellers will no doubt get into the party spirit with plenty of champagne to go around. The Grand National on Saturday, known as the People's Race, drawing national attention in a way that perhaps no other horse race is able to do. Every year, millions of people gather at Aintree for the steeplechases, which spans 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 74 yards, making it the longest horse race in Britain even though it used to be around one and a half furlongs longer. The decision to shorten the race slightly was done to move the start line away from the grandstands in order to help prevent false starts and make the first jump safer as jockeys and horses would reach it slower.
