Revellers heading for the biggest day in the racing calendar got started early today as they tippled into Aintree racecourse in the early hours ahead of the Steeple Chase at 4pm. 

Women in six-inch stilettos joined men in slick suits as they posed up a storm at the Merseyside racecourse.

Opting for a sea of pinks and reds, racegoers were sure to catch attention in bright colours for the final day of the meet, a jewel in the crown of the racing calendar. 

While many racegoers wait until later in the day to let their hair down and take their shoes off, one reveller slipped off her heels at 10am, with her feet not fairing well for the day head.

Today is the final-day of the three-day festival which has seen thousands of racegoers dressed to impress in full-Scouse glamour. 

Many looked at white tones with bridal inspired looked popular with those watching the meet.

Others looked went for brighter orange and pink tones - of course paired with high heels and even higher hemlines.  

While Cheltenham is all about the tweedy country looks, Aintree is its more glamorous cousin.

Bit of all white! One reveller went for a bridal inspired look in an ivory gown, while her pal opted for a ninities girl ban look with a baby pink chiffon corset and maxi skirt

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.

Around 150,000 people are expected to attend the three-day festival, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world.

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 today, 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.

Getting glam for the yearly event is a costly affair, with hair salons and tanning shops full to the brim since the early hours of this morning.

A hair extensions technician who works during the Grand National revealed that fashion fans will spend upwards of £500 on their hair - and 'thousands' on finding the perfect outfit.

Michelle, who works at Dianne Marshall Hair Extensions in Liverpool, told LBC News that demand is 'very, very high' and the preparation often begins months in advance.

Guidance for what to wear on the course website reads: 'At Aintree Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone .

'And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

'We’re all unique, and no more so than in our sense of style and comfort. For some, wearing a nice sweatshirt, pair of jeans and clean trainers is what makes them feel confident and at-ease.

'For others, they might prefer to turn heads with a sharp suit or glamorous dress and high heels, particularly for one of our big race meetings.

'But whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather.'

She revealed that the lead-up involves: 'Making sure that the girls are in, ready for the day so they can go back, get their makeup done and then start the day on Ladies Day.'

The extensionist explained: 'Depending on what they go for, extensions can start anywhere from £300 up to £500, and that's just the hair.

'Then obviously there's the outfits. People will spend anything from £200 up to the thousands for outfits.'

Meanwhile, Hannah, the owner of House of Darlins, Liverpool's largest beauty salon, told the radio station: 'You are getting everything done - your nails, your hair, your tan, your makeup, and your new dress.

'I just think it's Liverpool's one day of the year where you can go as extra as you want to go and you can push the boat out as much as you want to - and it's fine, no one can say anything because it's the races!'

The beauty expert revealed to her Instagram followers that she had set her alarm for 3:50am, writing: 'Aintree races but you work in the beauty industry'.

And it's not just makeup and hair - Madison, who owns The Tanning Girl salon, said: 'I do my clients one layer. I'm not all about the orange. I think that is a big stereotype.

'No one is orange anymore. The tans have come into fashion again and the formulas are different. Everyone just loves a nice, natural, golden brown colour.'

Bookmakers are gearing up for the biggest betting day of the year this Saturday, as The Grand National takes centre stage.

With millions of punters set to go to the bookies and place their Grand National bets, Ladbrokes say it is their busiest day of the year.

Corach Rambler is the 11/2 favourite to join the likes of Red Rum and Tiger Roll by winning the world's most famous race for the second year in a row.

The 'once-a-year' punters will be opting for fun names and lucky numbers. Ladbrokes expect to see strong support for Mr Incredible at 12/1, while Foxy Jacks and Run Wild Fred have also been capturing imaginations at 50/1 and 66/1 respectively.

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: 'Grand National day is the day the nation goes to the bookies, with millions expected to have a flutter on their favourite horse.

'It is without doubt the busiest day of the year for us, and this year's renewal looks incredibly exciting.

'Although Corach Rambler is the favourite, there are other horses we will be running scared of as well.

'Punters love a good name and we fully expect the likes of Mr Incredible to be popular picks on the day.'