Racegoers on Grand National Day at Aintree Racecourse(Image: Photo by Iain Watts)

85 best pictures from all three days at the 2024 Grand National in Aintree

by · Liverpool Echo

Spot yourself in our round up of amazing photographs from the racecourse

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The Grand National returned to Aintree for 2024 in style.

The three-day racing event was back this week from Thursday, April 11, culminating with the British racing calendar's most famous race. Runners were selected to compete in the four miles and two-and-a-half furlongs steeplechase, jumping a total of 30 fences in the hopes of making history.

Thousands of racegoers descended on the course for the opening day and, as ever, people pulled out all the stops when it came to their outfits over the last three days. The first day of the event saw blue skies, sunshine and smiles at Aintree.

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ECHO fashion reporter Emily Sleight helped crown the Style Award winners - Ainsley Brisco, Claire Illingworth and Sally Ann Morgan and Newlyweds Blaize Young and George Clarkson also celebrated at Aintree. We also spotted many famous faces.

We saw big moments like I Am Maximus win at the 2024 Randox Grand National. Ridden by Paul Townend and trained by W P Mullins, the horse won last year's Irish National, he was briefly favourite following an easy win in the Bobbyjo Chase.

As the event wraps for another year - we take a look back at some of the best pictures from this year's fantastic weekend of racing, fashion and fun. Roll on Grand National 2025.

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  1. The Grand National kickstarted on Thursday
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  2. Plenty of fun has been had
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  3. Some young racegoers cheering their favourites on
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  4. There's nothing like a win at Aintree
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  5. Cheering on the race
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  6. The crowd on the first day
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  7. It was a fantastic first day at Aintree
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  8. This year's Grand National, day one
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  9. This group looked amazing
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  10. Some incredible headwear here
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  11. Friends pose for the camera
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  12. More fantastic fascinators
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  13. Looking lovely in lime
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  14. An incredible brass band added to the festivities
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  15. Another little one having a ball
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  16. All smiles in the sunshine
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  17. A truly sensational effort
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  18. Day one at Aintree
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  19. What a beautiful hat!
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  20. Sunglasses were a must!
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  21. There have been smiles all around with the weather staying dry
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  22. What a group!
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  23. Another lovely couple pose for the camera
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  24. Stylish racegoers on the opening day, of the Randox Aintree Grand National Festival
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  25. Simply stunning!
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  1. Loving the bold red and the navy pinstripe suit
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  2. All smiles in their suits
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  3. An amazing outfit
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  4. Outside the Bandstand bar
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  5. Racegoers arrive on day one of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse
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  6. Beautiful fascinators and bold prints
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  7. Gorgeous in blue
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  8. Loved these hats!
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  9. Huge crowd at Aintree for Ladies Day
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  10. Stylish racegoers on Ladies Day
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  11. Friends smile for the camera in their hats
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  12. Racegoers react as they watch the Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival
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  13. Gill Carpenter, 56, from Lydiate, who actually created her headwear herself
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  14. Packed stand for Ladies Day.
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  15. Ladies Day at Randox Grand National 2024 at Aintree
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  16. Sophie and Carol from Huyton both got their outfits from Lavish Alice
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  17. Aintree racecourse 2024 Ladies Day Friday
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  18. Left to right: Ainsley Brisco, Claire Illingworth and Sally Ann Morgan were all crowned winners in the Ladies Day Style Awards
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  19. Ladies Day Style Winners presentation in the Red Rum Garden
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  20. Just Married...Bride Blaize Young and George Clarkson from Accrington at Ladies Day at Randox Grand National 2024 at Aintree, Liverpool
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  1. Newlyweds at Aintree
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  2. Racegoers arrive on day two and stun in purple
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  3. Big hats were very popular
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  4. Vibrant colours
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  5. Ladies Day at Randox Grand National 2024 at Aintree, Liverpool
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  6. A racegoer cheering on the horses at Ladies Day
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  7. Racegoers at Ladies Day
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  8. Racegoers in kilts on Ladies Day
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  9. Ladies Day at Randox Grand National 2024 at Aintree, Liverpool
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  10. Matching ties at Aintree
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  11. Stylish racegoers on Ladies Day
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  12. There were many stunning outfits
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  13. A racegoer celebrates on day two of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree
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  14. Ladies Day at Randox Grand National 2024 at Aintree
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  15. I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townend wins The Randox Grand National
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  16. I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townend
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  17. Racegoers enjoy the racing and cheer on the hores at Aintree Racecourse on April 13, 2024
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  18. The Randox Grand National day
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  19. Crowds watch on
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  20. Jockey Jack Kennedy on Brighterdaysahead, winning The Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle Race
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  1. The Randox Grand National day at Aintree
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  2. Racegoers in identical suits
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  3. Smile for the camera
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  4. What a great photo
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  5. Crowds on Grand National Day at Aintree Racecourse today
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  6. You may spot a familiar face
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  7. Stunning ladies
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  8. Crowds on Grand National Day at Aintree Racecourse today
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  9. A pop of colour
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  10. Family day out
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  11. Vibrant outfits
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  12. Aintree selfie
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  13. A policeman taking a photograph for racegoers
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  14. A racegoer with a dog on day three of the 2024 Randox Grand National Festival
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  15. Bold colours
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  16. Racegoer Tara Camm on Grand National Day
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  17. Racegoers hoping for a winner on day three
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  18. There were so many amazing hats
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  19. Perfect day out for family and friends
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  20. Theses stunning ladies compliment each other perfectly
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