Grand National Ladies Day gets messy with booze-fuelled limbo and groping at Aintree racecourse
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AINTREE race fans pulled on their glad rags and showed off some very cheeky antics on booze-fuelled Ladies Day.
Crowds were spotted swearing and downing drinks as they kicked-off the weekend at the famous Liverpool race track this morning.
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A woman gives her friend a kiss as they enjoy themselves at Aintree race track todayCredit: Mercury Press
Ladies Day is a highlight of the racing calendar for many fans and is known for its eye-catching attire and boozy behaviour.
It looked like a few April showers were going to dampen spirits at the track, but well-prepared crowds whipped out brollies to ensure the show went on.
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One woman shows off her flexibility by bending underneath an umbrellaOne woman shows off her flexibility by bending underneath an umbrella
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Several revellers take a well-earned break from the festivitiesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Another woman found an alternative mode of transportCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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A woman shows off a cheeky display at Aintree todayCredit: Flynet Pictures
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A race goer gives a friend a playful squeeze as they enjoy festivities at Aintree todayCredit: Flynet Pictures
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One race fan swears at photographers as Ladies Day kicks off
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This race fan wrapped up against the brisk spring weather with a faux fur coatCredit: PA:Press Association
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A woman poses with drinks during the fun at the races todayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Two friends don bright red dresses for Ladies Day at Aintree this morningCredit: BackGrid
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Two friends enjoy a drink as Ladies Day kicks off at Aintree todayCredit: PA:Press Association
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A woman enjoys herself at Ladies Day at Aintree race course todayCredit: Flynet Pictures
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These women looked well-prepared for the boozy day aheadCredit: EPA
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A woman shows of her shoulders in a dark green dress, despite the showersCredit: Flynet Pictures
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One prepared-race fan took a colourful brolly to Aintree todayCredit: PA:Press Association
As always on race-day the bars were packed and revellers were seen clutching drinks as they soaked up the atmosphere.
Due to a relaxed dress code, Aintree is famous for crowds being as colourful as the jockeys' jerseys and today fans did not disappoint.
Plunging necklines and skimpy dresses were the style of choice for ladies at the event, as they huddled under brollies to escape the rain.
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A group of friends line up their drinks on the stands as they celebrate at Ladies DayCredit: Mercury Press
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Two friends smile during wet conditions at Aintree todayCredit: PA:Press Association
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A race fan enjoys a drink between races Aintree todayCredit: Flynet Pictures
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A race fan at the eagerly-anticipated Ladies Day at Aintree todayCredit: Alamy Live News
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This race fan did not let the rain stop her from dressing to impressCredit: Rex Features
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A race fan sports an eye-catching hat as she hides under an umbrella at AintreeCredit: Flynet Pictures
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A race fan poses in a waterproof poncho at Aintree todayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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These women were all smiles despite the wet weather as they rocked up with their umbrellasCredit: dave Nelson 07973697602
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Friends huddle under umbrellas as the rain falls on Aintree this morningCredit: PA:Press Association
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Two fans take a rest from the excitement to tuck into a snack at AintreeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Revellers are more than happy to get straight on the boozeCredit: REUTERS
But while fans were happy to take the "less is more approach", Aintree offered this advice on its website: "Although there is no official dress code, smart is preferable and is often adopted.
"Aintree is a spectacle of colour throughout the year, with many using their trip to the racecourse as an opportunity to showcase their favourite race-day outfits.
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"Hats are optional too, but are frequently worn."
More than 150,000 people are expected to enjoy the festivities over the course of three days in Merseyside.
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