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Following another tragic horse death at this year's annual Aintree Festival, the Mirror takes a look at the darker side of the glamorous sport, from harrowing abattoir findings to devastating suicides
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Nick Rockett, a 33-1 shot ridden by Patrick Mullins, won the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday in a top three sweep for horses trained by the Irish amateur jockey's father Willie.
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The Independent on MSNThe best dressed on Ladies Day 2025 at Aintree RacecourseThe best dressed on Ladies Day 2025 at Aintree Racecourse - From fabulous florals to showstopping fascinators – here are the best dressed from Aintree Ladies Day.
Helen Flanagan has shared her love for the Grand National after stunning in a red and pink Karen Millen dress yesterday
Thousands of racegoers are enjoying a day at Aintree racecourse for its annual Ladies Day which is part of the Grand National Festival. Ladies Day is traditionally one of the biggest days in Liverpool's social calendar when women - and men - are invited to dress to impress.
Ladies Day at Aintree remains one of the most talked-about events in the racing calendar – and not just because of the horses. The second day of the annual Merseyside racing festival encourages women to step out in their best ensembles in honour of Ladies Day.
Two horses at this year's Grand National had to be assessed on course by vets after horrific falls during the race. Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen were both injured after falling during the race, which saw 34 horses set off but only 18 finish the course.
Helen Flanagan is at Aintree racecourse this afternoon to enjoy the final day of the Grand National Festival. The day marks one of the biggest events in the calendar for avid racegoers and those who just enjoy the thrill of the day out.
One of the biggest events on the UK racing calendar was in full flow on Friday as the Grand National revellers popped bottles of champagne and danced through the day. ANDY HOOPER captured it all.