Stylish Racegoers Shine at Aintree: Grand National 2023 Sets Fashion and Racing Spotlight

Attendees at the National have embraced their most stylish attire, preparing to make a statement at Aintree’s premier horse racing event of the year.

Enthusiastic revelers have stepped out in their finest fashion choices for the festival’s grand finale, where top jockeys from around the globe compete for victory.

The Merseyside racecourse has become a vibrant showcase of fashion, with guests donning eye-catching heels, striking hats, and bold dresses.

Early arrivals have set a high standard in sartorial elegance, delighting onlookers with their colorful fascinators and stunning outfits ahead of the eagerly anticipated 4 PM race.

The three-day event has drawn over 150,000 spectators, all eager to witness the climactic chase that culminates the festival on Saturday.

Unlike Royal Ascot which adopts stricter rules on what to wear, the festival takes a more relaxed approach and tells attendees to simply come ‘dressed to feel your best’.

And while Cheltenham is all about the tweed country looks, Aintree sees more of an array of different outfits on display. 

Racegoers have gone all out in figure-hugging dresses, enormous hats and sunnies as they enjoy the spring sunshine. 

Revellers have put their best fashion foot forward (pictured) for the final day of the annual festival which will see the world’s best jockeys go head to head

Guests (pictured) have arrived at the Merseyside racecourse in a flurry of precarious heels, statement hats and dramatic dresses

Arrivals (pictured) at the meet ahead of the big race at 4pm have set the sartorial bar high, putting on a glamorous display in colourful fascinators and fabulous frocks

Aintree Racecourse in Sefton, Merseyside, has hosted the historic Grand National Festival since 1839. 

This year’s event, which opened on Thursday, has attracted revellers across the country who have taken the opportunity to dress up to the nines. 

Ladies’ Day, which took place on the second day of races on Friday, is all about the fashion, alongside the meet. 

It sees the competitive Style Awards, where two best-dressed racegoers are crowned, alongside a title for the most sustainably dressed racegoer. 

Hannah Smith won Best Dressed, while Euan Perryman took home the new title of Best Suited – and Sarah Williams won the award for Best Hat.  

It came after Opening Day on Thursday, which is considered the day for true racing aficionados – and is often when new jockey talent emerges.  

Thousands of people are packing the grandstands on Saturday ahead of the iconic final contest.

Gates opened at 10am to allow attendees to settle in ahead of the legendary steeplechase in the afternoon. 

Though spectators are enjoying a full programme of racing during the daytime, all eyes are on the namesake Grand National event. 

The electrifying race will see a field of 34 runners take on what is widely considered one of the biggest dates in the international horseracing calendar. 

The riders will take on 30 fences as part of the main event, which will near on close out the festival, before a final flat race at 5pm. 

The current favourite to win the contest is Panic Attack, at odds of seven to one, according to bookmakers Paddy Power.  

More than 150,000 spectators have descended on the races over the course of the three-day event, which has built up to the showpiece chase on Saturday

Unlike Royal Ascot which adopts stricter rules on what to wear, the festival takes a more relaxed approach and tells attendees to simply come ‘dressed to feel your best’

And while Cheltenham is all about the tweed country looks, Aintree sees more of an array of different outfits on display

Racegoers have gone all out in figure-hugging dresses, enormous hats and sunnies as they enjoy the spring sunshine

Aintree Racecourse in Sefton, Merseyside, has hosted the historic Grand National Festival since 1839

This year’s event, which opened on Thursday, has attracted revellers across the country who have taken the opportunity to dress up to the nines

Thousands of people are packing the grandstands on Saturday ahead of the iconic final contest

Gates opened at 10am to allow attendees to settle in ahead of the legendary steeplechase in the afternoon