
After weeks of preening and outfit preparation, racegoers were more than ready to let their hair down as soon as they hit Aintree today.

Champagne, wine and beer flowed from the early morning, with some swigging bubbles direct from the bottle, so it was no wonder that some people were feeling a little the worse for wear and in need of a siesta as Ladies Day wore on.

While revellers had turned out in their best outfits for Ladies Day, glamour was quickly forgotten about as many kicked off their shoes and sat on the ground as weariness got the better of them.

One woman lay flat on the ground with her eyes closed, looking as if she was taking 40 winks while the action swirled around her.

Others ended up exposing a little more than they bargained for as thigh-skimming dresses rode up to reveal their underwear as they flailed about, trying to put their shoes back on.

Thousands of glamorous revellers flocked to the Merseyside course, dressed to the nines, in the hope of winning the much-coveted style award on Ladies Day.

But it was 64-year-old Faith Amond, from County Carlow, Ireland, who beat off thousands of stylish hopefuls to claim the Style Award, winning prizes including a £35,000 Range Rover Evoque and £1,000 of shopping vouchers.

Had a little too much fun? One woman was in need of a bit of a lie down as a hectic afternoon at Aintree wore on

One woman exposed a little more than she'd probably intended (left) as she bent over to put her shoes on a in a very short dress

Dancing queens: Two friends swap their stilettos for flip-flops and show off their best moves after a day of racing

One woman who tired of her heels got inventive with a pair of plastic bags on her feet after a long day of standing

Another woman seemingly couldn't handle the fun of the day and appeared to fall asleep next to a bottle of wine

These two women were very happy to see a pair of uniformed policemen today at today's Ladies Day at Aintree

These female racegoers were spotted rolling around on the floor at Ladies Day - one even ended up with a newspaper covering her head

While some people suffered accidental wardrobe malfunctions, this woman (left) happily pulled up her dress to expose her bottom as she posed for the cameras

Oops! One woman accidentally ended up with her legs askew as she posed for a photograph with a female friend

One overwhelmed girl ended up being pushed away in a wheelchair by a member of staff (left) A couple get up close and personal on the grass as the day draws to a close (right)

One woman wearing a pink dress and high heels tripped over herself and was helped by her associates at Aintree

The day got off to a glamorous start but as they afternoon wore on, people were more interested in sitting down to rest their feet and didn't seem worried about ruining their outfits

Party time: With the races over, all that was left to do was make the most of the bar and dance the night away

Well-dressed racegoers got into the party spirit (left) while others decided to call it a day (right)

After hours of free-flowing beer and wine, some ladies looked perilously close to spilling out of their eye-popping necklines

One woman in a midriff-flashing outfit posed for a snap with a friend while sipping champagne

A man is escorted away in handcuffs by police as racegoers embrace the second day at Aintree

It all got a bit too much for this woman who had to stop for a snooze on the steps (left). But even that wasn't enough and she had to lie down to rest her weary head (right)

As the day wore on, the alcohol seemingly got the better of these two women who couldn't resist taking a nap on the floor

After a long, booze-fuelled day in the sun, some ladies understandably decided they needed a bit of a lie-down

Who says chivalry is dead? One man comes to the rescue of a female friend after her shoes proved too much to bear (left)

Watch you don't trip! A woman in white performed a high kick manouevre for the cameras as her friends looked on

One woman appeared to have got somewhat carried away as two St John Ambulance volunteers rushed to her aide

The party was in full swing as two friends donned police hats as they posed for a photograph in the afternoon sun

The famous Merseyside venue looked more like a rubbish tip than a racecourse by the end of the day

Any notions of ladylike decorum went out of the window after guests quaffed champagne and one took a tumble (right)

Worse for wear: Two friends gave their feet a break as they sat down on the tarmac to enjoy some fish and chips

Three ladies ended up in a pile after taking a tumble as things took a riotous turn on Friday night

Oopsa daisy! A group of friends ended up flashing more flesh than intended as one of them kicked off their heels

One female racing fan slipped into a pair of more comfortable flip-flops as she took a cigarette break

As the racing action drew to a close people were well and truly letting their hair down in the bar (left), while one woman appeared to take a tumble in her high heels (right)

These four revellers were in high spirits as the day drew to a close and they hit the bar with gusto

It all got a bit too much for these ladies after a long afternoon of drinking and watching the races

Putting the racy into racing! Aintree revellers put on an eye-popping display in low cut dresses that revealed rather a lot of cleavage

The tarmac was littered with newspaper, bottles and cups as the day drew to a close on Friday

No rug? No problem! A group of women set up an impromptu picnic on the ground with beer and cigarettes

Who needs heels! One woman kicked off her stilettos in favour of more comfortable footwear after a long day of standing

'Help me'! One reveller reached out to a male friend to help get up off her feet as she took a much-needed sit-down

When you've been strutting around in heels all day, sometimes the only solution is to kick them off when it gets too painful

A cause for celebration! Friends looked delighted with the results as they watched the racing on day two of Aintree

Pink champagne was on the menu for this group of racing fans as they watched Friday afternoon's fixtures kick off

Pearly queen! This woman showed off her curves in a low cut playsuit with a matching jacket (left) while a blonde racegoer chose a tight-fitting pink dress that made the most of her assets (right)

Two women take a breather by perching on the ground next to a tray of half-finished drinks and discarded plastic glasses

It's not all about the fashion! Sporting fans cheered enthusiastically as they took in the action on the track

Spirits were running high on Ladies Day, which the boss of Aintree has described as a 'much-loved' occasion

One bubbly fan started off by topping off her glass with champagne (left), but eventually found it more effective to swig directly from the bottle (right)

Soaking up the sunshine! Friends perched themselves on the ground, seemingly oblivious to the litter around them that might spoil their outfits

Flashing the Vs! Two friends give the peace sign to the camera (left). One girl risks exposing a little too much as she goes topless and seemingly braless under a pink trouser suit (right)

Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse with some unable to contain their enthusiasm

Friends pause to check their phones (left) while a woman blows smoke through her nostrils during a cigarette break (right)

Two friends looked a little unsteady as they attempted to ride a mechanical horse in heels, but they found their balance and quickly got the hang of it

All that spectating is thirsty work! Fans pause to tuck into burgers and chips at lunchtime

On winning form? A woman in pink puts on a show for the cameras as others place their bets

One woman cheekily flaunted her derriere as she and her friends put on a show for the camera

A group of women in red, black, pink and white dresses posed with plastic bags carrying bottles of wine

A team of judges, including hockey player Sam Quek, Liverpool fashion designers Philip and Tony Armstrong and soprano Laura Wright pored over thousands of entries to pick out the most stylishly clad lady of the day.

Hopefuls entered by posing for a photo at one of the style award frames and uploading their snap online and it was no doubt a tough decision.

But in the end they settled on the very chic Faith Almond, 64, who saw off competition from skimpily dressed 20-somethings.

Among the judges for the award was Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek, who was wearing a white dress with black panels by Liverpool designer Philip Armstrong.

TAKE NOTE LADIES! THE ONE WOMAN WHO COVERED UP IS NOW £35,000 RICHER! The Aintree Ladies Day style crown has been claimed by a 64-year-old racegoer. Faith Amond, from County Carlow, Ireland, beat off thousands of stylish hopefuls to claim the Style Award, winning prizes including a £35,000 Range Rover Evoque and £1,000 of shopping vouchers. The mother-of-three wore a red and pink outfit with a striking red hat and accessorised with Chanel pearls and a red handbag and gloves. She said: 'I still can't believe I've won. It's such an honour.' Faith Amond, from County Carlow, Ireland, 64, won the coveted Ladies Day style award in a red and pink ensemble she already owned, teamed with Chanel pearls (left). She's now the proud owner of a £35K Range Rover Evoque (right) Mrs Amond said she had picked the outfit from clothes she already owned, but had bought flowers from the garden centre to add to her hat. She said she had been coming to the race meeting for the past 15 years. She said: 'Twelve years ago, I had breast cancer and I was on chemotherapy for a year and I came here, wig and all, that year. 'Obviously, I'd lost my hair so I managed to get the wig and get the hat and all the rest and managed to get here because at the time what I was going through, it wasn't easy, but I thought I'm going to go to Aintree. So I didn't even miss it that year.' Faith (centre) beat off stiff competition from her very glamorous fellow finalists Advertisement

The Team GB hockey player and I'm A Celebrity contestant said the standard of entries had been 'really, really fantastic'.

She said: 'Credit to the ladies out there who really dressed to their personalities and as individual.

'It's made it absolutely awesome and everyone's looking fabulous as well.'

Thousands turned out for the second day of the racing festival, which traditionally sees female racegoers compete in the glamour stakes.

Racegoers enjoyed the atmosphere at Ladies Day by falling over themselves onto the rubbish-strewn floor

The group of women didn't seem put off by the piles of garbage strewn all around them earlier today

Rounding off the day in style! The champagne continued to flow into the late afternoon

If you can't beat 'em! A reveller slips his feet into a pair of strappy sandals (left) A woman in a blue cut out dress beams for the cameras (right)

A woman takes a break from the action to sit on the ground for a quick cigarette

Cheering on their favourites! Racing fans put on a very enthusiastic display

A woman in blue strikes a sultry pose as she joins a group of men in suits

As the afternoon wore on, everyone seemed to lose their inhibitions on the makeshift dancefloor in the bar

Racegoers embraced the second day at Aintree, but some were left feeling a little the worse for wear by the end

Fashion designer Tony Armstrong, who helped to judge the style contest, said: 'We've seen pink in every shade from blush pink to hot pink, high-low hemlines and lots of off the shoulder looks.

'On the whole, amazing, amazing style today. Really, really well-dressed ladies.'

Coleen Rooney, who has previously been crowned the unofficial Queen of Aintree, was notable by her absence - but there was certainly no shortage of glamour without her on the day known as Fabulous Friday.

Well, it is Friday after all! Friends treated themselves to a round of drinks as they enjoyed the afternoon sunshine

Don't make me run a race! An adorable miniature pony was happier posing with animal-lovers

Kicking up their heels! These friends were in celebratory mood, although the rest of the party might have jealous of the forward planning to bring flip flops

Dressed to impress and ready to party! After weeks of preening and planning, revellers were in the mood to let their hair down

Racing fans enjoy the action and cheer on the runners while sipping on bottles of cider

The racecourse was a popular choice for people celebrating hen parties (left). Two tastefully dressed ladies were no doubt hoping to catch the eye of the style award judges (right)

A couple up for a romantic moment, oblivious to the other racegoers around them

And early arrivals set the bar high, putting on a glamorous display in figure-hugging lace outfits and colourful cocktail hats.

According to research by St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool, an estimated 500 gallons of fake tan has been sold in the run up to the Grand National Festival.

Meanwhile, while the centre's hair and nail salons have also seen a dramatic increase in footfall and one fashion store has completely sold out of bodycon dresses.

Confidence is key! Friends show off their best poses for the camera

Celebrating the sunshine! Revellers were clearly in celebratory mood as they treated themselves to bottle of champagne

One racing fan proved her devotion by being game enough to jump on a race horse simulator for a gallop

Hitting the bar! Racegoers were certainly eager to let their hair down on Fabulous Friday, enjoying wine and pints of beer (left). One woman in a floral dress with a daring keyhole cutout showed off her cleavage as she broke out her dance moves in the bar (right)

Just in case you missed us! These fabulous friends were determined to grab their moment in the spotlight

This woman was a vision in cream lace with sheer panels, with most racegoers opting for dresses (left). However, one bucked the trend in leather trousers, which she teamed with a furry gilet (right)

A group of friends raise their glasses as they take their seats alongside the race track

Here comes the bride! A woman got in some practice for her big day by wearing a wedding gown on her hen do

Naturally, nobody wanted to see that effort go to waste with many opting to show off their tanned limbs in off-the-shoulder dresses with daring hemlines.

It's the third year running that bosses have suggested a demure Chanel-inspired style guide, but yesterday it appeared that their tips had fallen on deaf ears.

A huge swathe of attendees rejected the conservative look and sported outfits more suited to the nightclub dancefloor than the racecourse.

The day started off with high glamour, but as the afternoon wore on people were seen kicking off their shoes and sitting on the ground for a breather

A woman shows off her tattoo with a motivational quote often attributed to Gandhi (left) while another lady in red put on a co-ordinated display (right)

Off for a gallop! A woman in a white dress bravely jumped in the saddle while onlookers snapped away on their phones

Fancy a pint? After weeks out beauty and outfit preparation, revellers were determined to let their hair down and enjoy the big day, treating themselves to pints (left) and rose wine from the bar (right)

They must have backed a winner! Revellers celebrate after watching the action on the track

Lovely in lace! A trio of friends treat themselves to a bottle of rosé as they enjoy the atmosphere on Fabulous Friday at Aintree in Merseyside

A woman needs assistance after getting the heel of her shoe stuck in a grate (left). Another swaps her towering heels for flats after a long day on her feet (right)

Sporting fans cheers on the runners on a very sunny afternoon of sporting action

Time to top up the lippy! A woman took a pause on a flight of stairs to make sure her beauty look remained impeccable (left), while another took time out for a cheeky cigarette break (right)

Friends give each other a helping hand as they make their way across the grass in high heels (left). Leggy friends pose up a storm for the cameras (right)

A tattooed woman chose a halter neck dress to show off her collection of body art (left) while another shares a joke with a member of racecourse staff (right)

A dark-haired lady in a vintage dress tops up her lipgloss (left). A blonde wearing a low cut black dress comes bearing rose (right)

A perfect pair! Two friends pose up a storm for the cameras (left). Friends make their way through the course dressed in pink and cream lace (right)

Pingshou (right) ridden by jockey Robbie Power wins the Crabbie's Top Novices' Hurdle on Ladies Day of the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse

A group of racing fans consider their options as they queue up to place their bets on the day's races

Two women in summery attire pucker up for a kiss (left) while another woman captured attention in an enormous diamante studded hat (right)

Plunging jumpsuits, thigh skimming mini skirts and very daring necklines were the order of the day, as racegoers opted to flash as much flesh as possible.

Yesterday saw the champagne flow as soon as the gates opened, revellers were in high spirits and even turned the course into a makeshift dancefloor to show off their best moves - with some even continuing the celebrations in the local KFC.

Attendees also faced heightened security as armed police patrolled the grounds for the first time in its 170-year history yesterday as part of a massive anti-terror operation ahead of the Grand National.

This woman ensured she stood out from the crowd in a coral red dress (left) A fellow racing fan didn't let being on crutches prevent her enjoying her day as she celebrated her upcoming role as a bridesmaid (right)

This woman looked striking in an Africa-themed hat and dress with a statement bow (left). A proud Liverpudlian payed tribute to all things local with their hat, especially The Beatles

Lovely in lace! A stylish attendee gave a cheeky flash of her bra in a plunging dress, teamed with silver gladiator sandals (left). Another seemed keen to get the party started early with a glass of bubbly (right)

Taking a breather! It's tough on the feet when you're teetering around in heels all day

Giddy up! This woman managed to take hold of the reins while brandishing a champagne flute - not normally to be recommended when you're on horseback

Scarlet ladies! A whole troop of friends either share the same taste in clothing or decided to set their own dress code

Time for bubbly! Revellers made sure that the day started with a bang by treating themselves to champagne to get proceedings off to a flying start

For the second day running, Aintree racegoers ignored guidance to take a more demure approach to their outfits and flashed the flesh in dresses with plunging necklines (left) that showed off rather a lot of cleavage (right)

Sniffer dogs and bomb detector teams were also deployed to protect racegoers in the wake of last month's Westminster terror attack.

Armed officers were also on patrol today, but Merseyside Police have issued a statement confirming that the heavy police presence is there to reassure those in attendance, and is not connected to any specific threat.

And bosses were keen to focus on the positives, with managing director John Baker describing Fabulous Friday as a 'much-loved' day.

Golden goddesses! Two ladies hoping to catch the eye of the judges opted for the precious metal look

When the chips are down! A racegoer takes a much needed break for lunch (left) while another enjoys a sip of champagne (right)

According to research by St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool, an estimated 500 gallons of fake tan has been sold in the run up to the Grand National Festival

One woman looked in danger of revealing more than she bargained for in a very daring dress (left). Two ladies sit down for a chinwag - and a glass of wine, of course! (right)

It would be no surprise if this stylish pair were to catch the eye of the judges who will be poring over thousands of entries to choose the best dressed lady

It takes all sorts! One woman wore a hat adorned with Bertie Bassett (left) while others adopted more traditional feathered styles (right)

'The people of Liverpool and the north absolutely love it and love to express their personalities,' he said. 'The styles on show can be tremendous. It's a fabulous occasion.'

Bookies having been taking bets on what colour celebrity attendees will sport at today's meeting.

Danielle Lloyd was expected to attend and had been hotly tipped to wear a pink number at odds of 3/1.

Thousand of racegoers have flocked to the Merseyside course in all their finery to enjoy Fabulous Friday

For the second day running, armed police were on patrol for the first time in the race meeting's 170-year history

Spirits were running high today as female racegoers arrived to enjoy Ladies Day

Colourfully dressed friends were determined to put on an eye-catching display on a day when there's a £35K style award up for grabs

A cheerful woman in blue lace and diamante shoes waves to the camera, while another looked a little more flustered as she tried to balance her phone, coffee and lanyard

A group of excited friends posed up a storm for photograhpers as they prepared to enjoy a day of sporting action

Selfie time! Friends made sure to capture memories of the day by pausing to snap photos of their mobile

This woman kept it classic in a plain black maxi dress (left) while another went for a much more vibrant look in clashing fuchsia and turquoise (right)

As the champagne flowed, racing fans played up to the camera (left) and displayed their most winning smiles (right)

Strutting their stuff! These ladies looked as if they were making the most of every moment of Fabulous Friday

Roses are red: One woman looked delighted to show off her floral-inspired ensemble (left) while another stood out from the crowd in an elaborate pink and black headpiece that matched her two piece skirt suit (right)

But anyone betting on her attendance was left disappointed when she turned up on Loose Women instead to have a baby scan live on air.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Ellison has been chalked up at 4/1 to wear a vibrant yellow dress.

Meanwhile, former Miss Liverpool Christine McGuinness is priced at 5/1 to wear a daring red outfit for Ladies Day.

The event has been described as a 'much-loved' day by Aintree managing director John Baker, and these friends' smiling faces certainly confirmed his statement

Two glamorous friends pose up a storm, although one appeared to have suffered a slight make-up malfunction

One lady looked the picture of elegance in a red lace dress and cocktail hat (left), while another was pretty in pink in an a line dress with a sheer panel at the hem (right)

Friends stopped to pet an adorable miniature pony, representing the charity World Horse Welfare

The champagne was flowing from early in the day (left). A pink-haired reveller put on an eye-poping display in a cleavage baring dress (right)

Racegoers cross the course on Ladies Day of the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse

Strutting their stuff! As soon as the gates opened the course was flooded with glamorous arrivals

A birthday girl, sporting a white lace fishtail gown (left) and a fellow attendee with a floral mullet hem dress

Sparkling in silver! These girls made sure to add gleaming accents to their outfits to stand out from the crowd

Will they get a nod from the judges? A group of friends put their best foot forward in stylish ensembles

Taking co-ordination to the max! One woman went for head-to-toe peach and copper tones, right down to her gloves (left). Two friends show off their tanned limbs in off-the-shoulder dresses (right)

Here comes the bride! A group of friends chose their most glamorous outfits as they celebrated a hen party at Aintree's Ladies Day

Hat's the way to do it! Elaborate fascinators with netting were very much the order of the day

A group of friends join the thousands of revellers who flocked to the Merseyside course this morning for the most fashionable day of the festival

A striking trio get the party started with a tipple as Ladies Day gets underway

The ever popular nude heel was out in force (left) but some people mixed it up with floral embellished shoes (centre) elaborate gladiator sandals (right)

Quirky footwear on display included embroidered shoes with flamingo heels (left) butterfly embellished sandals (centre) and leopard print shoe boots (right)

What demure dress code? A woman showed off her legs in a white lace frock with a very daring thigh slit

One lady teamed her monochrome ensemble with cage detail shoe boots (left) while this bridesmaid-to-be went for peep toe sling backs to complement her navy cut out dress (right)

A group of friends make their way into the race course to enjoy a day of sporting action on the race track

Belles of the ball! One glamorous girl stood out in a one shoulder red dress, while her friend opted for a strapless pink dress with pearl and diamante embellishment (left) while another pair opted for florals

GMB presenter Charlotte Hawkins was among the famous faces to join the revellers, looking chic in a grey coat with an elaborate floral pattern, which she teamed with a burgundy fascinator.

The festival is set to welcome thousands of racing fans across three days and Ladbrokes predict a £250 million record-breaking betting spree across the nation on Grand National day tomorrow.

Katie Walsh has been backed off the boards to create history by becoming the first ever female jockey to win the Grand National tomorrow according to Ladbrokes. The Irish jockey is on board 33/1 shot Wonderful Charm.

Here come the girls! It's the most stylish day of the festival and these friends had gone all out to make sure they looked the part

Two friends were picture perfect in different shades of pink (left). One woman put on a stunning display in a floral mullet hem gown with an elaborate flower and feather crown (right)

What a gem! This lady brightened up a neutral dress with jewel toned pink (left) while another opted for dusky grey and purple tones (right)

Raising a glass! The bars saw an early influx of customers as attendees started their big day out with a tipple or two

Not just for the ladies! A group of friends in loudly patterned suits were determined to steal some of the attention

Today is Ladies Day and early arrivals were already setting the bar high in on trend midi dresses (left) and figure hugging lace (right)

Ticking all the boxes! A stylish group display their efforts at race day fashion

A dapper gent holds hands with his partner who put a delightfully vibrant spin on her raceday outfit by teaming it with red ankle boots (left). One woman flashes a hint of her midriff in a crop top with matching trousers (right)

The bride-to-be wore a strappy dress that showed off the tattooed figure on her shoulder to full effect

Yesterday saw a mix of styles, from traditional floaty frocks to tight dresses with daring side slits, and today looks to be shaping up for more of the same

It may be chilly spring weather, but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of racegoers who braved the nip in the air with bare legs and exposed shoulders

It's THAT coat again! A racegoer shows off Zara's much Instagrammed sell-out jacket (left). An attendee covers up against the spring chill in a black shawl (right)

A group f friends were in fits of giggles as they made their way across the grass in precariously high heels

Mother-of-the-bride? This woman chose a wedding-inspired look for her day at the races (left). Another was a green goddess in a Grecian-style dress teamed with a peacock feather fasincator (right)

Coleen Rooney may have skipped the racing festival this year, but there were plenty of famous faces adding glamour, such as GMB presenter Charlotte Hawkins

Jack Whitehall poses with Victoria Pendleton on Ladies Day (left). Footballer Jamie Carragher was among the famous faces enjoying a day out at the course (right)