RACEGOERS let their hair down as they partied at the Grand National today for the first time in two years.
The prosecco was flowing as revellers returned to Liverpool's Aintree Racecourse for the world-famous meeting, which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
And while the day may have started off with glamour and class, by the time the evening rolled out, guests were ready to slip off painful high heels and loosen their ties.
Race fans were seen celebrating big wins – or drowning their sorrows after backing the wrong horse.
One man was seen sprawled on his back on the floor of a bar while a laughing friend snapped a photo of him.
Two blonde ladies threw some very enthusiastic shapes on their own makeshift dancefloor.
Read more on the Grand National
My huge 14-1 NAP will absolutely demolish rivals on day two of Aintree
Dead-heat overruled by Aintree stewards as punters slam ‘terrible’ decision
Meanwhile, a suited and booted reveller was seen joyously leaping on his friend as the festivities wore on.
Princess Anne was among the racegoers who appeared delighted to be back at the racecourse today.
Sadly, she didn't appear to be a guest at any of the wild and boozy parties.
The Princess Royal came prepared for the poor forecast, donning a forest green jacket and a burgundy hat for the occasion.
Most read in The Sun
CABIN FEVER 
Katie Price & ex Kris spotted at same £500-a-night cabins after Carl split
Warning to everyone who caught Omicron at Christmas over new Covid risk
Newlywed dad dead and bride fighting for life weeks after they tied the knot
First look at Primark's new website with THOUSANDS of items to browse
Temperatures reached just 10C and there were blustery winds and drizzle.
However, the weather didn't stop attendees wearing their party best.
Ladies were spotted in little dresses, sky-high stilettos and jumpsuits.
Most decided to leave their coats at home to better show off their outfits.
Over the course of the three-day festival, 150,000 people will enjoy the best that Aintree has to offer.
A whopping £25million will be spent on bets and 20,000 glasses of bubbly will be downed, fuelling the atmosphere.
Away from the track, 500m people in more than 140 countries are expected to tune in.
The biggest competition – the 30-jump handicap steeplechase – takes place on Saturday.
And in cheering news, the weather should improve.
Read More on The Sun
Sabina’s parents blast killer as ‘ANIMAL’ as he cowers in cell afraid to face them
Katie Price & ex Kris spotted at same £500-a-night cabins after Carl split
Met Office forecasters say it'll be mostly sunny tomorrow, with highs of 9C, although showers will return in the afternoon.
Saturday will be bright too, with no rain predicted for the big race.
Source: Read Full Article
