After a thrilling opening day, April 3, 2025, marks the highly anticipated second day of the Grand National, famously known as Ladies Day. This iconic event blends top-tier racing with elegance, where extravagant hats meet high heels in a grand display of fashion and excitement. A beloved Liverpool tradition, Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is a spectacle of style, celebration, and high-energy racing that captures the essence of the sport.
The day’s racing kicks off at 1:45 PM with the Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1), featuring top contenders CALDWELL POTTER, DANCING CITY, HANDSTANDS, JORDANS, QUAI DE BOURBON, STELLAR STORY, THE CHANGING MAN, and DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW.
At 2:20 PM, the William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) takes centre stage, boasting a competitive line-up that includes BEACON EDGE, IMPOSE TOI, STEEL ALLY, BRENTFORD HOPE, HANSARD, WESTERN WALK, FAVOUR AND FORTUNE, BE AWARE, KOPECK DE MEE, and GIN COCO.
The action continues at 2:55 PM with the Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1), where the likes of BLUES SINGER, JET TO VEGAS, JOLTIN N JIVING, KARBAU, ROMEO COOLIO, ROYAL INFANTRY, RUBBER BALL, SALVATOR MUNDI, TRIPOLI FLYER, and DIVA LUNA will compete for victory.
At 3:30 PM, all eyes will be on the My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1), featuring a star-studded line-up including EL FABIOLO, JONBON, MATATA, and PROTEKTORAT.
The Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Grand National Fences) at 4:05 PM promises to be another thrilling contest, with top contenders ASH TREE MEADOW, GENTLEMAN DE MEE, BLUE LORD, GA LAW, JAMES DU BERLAIS, FRENCH DYNAMITE, GINNY’S DESTINY, MINELLA DRAMA, SOUL ICON, and ELDORADO ALLEN.
At 4:40 PM, the prestigious Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) will showcase rising stars such as ARGENTO BOY, BATTLE BORN LAD, CALIFET EN VOL, CREST OF FORTUNE, JACOB’S LADDER, JET BLUE, JULIUS DES PICTONS, JUPITER DES MOTTES, KING OF ANSWERS, and LAGANHILL.
The final race of the day, the Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys’ and Amateur Riders’ Race) at 5:15 PM, will feature promising competitors including LUMP SUM, FIERCELY PROUD, ALNILAM, CELTIC DINO, KINGS HILL, WASHINGTON, GRIMAUD, SLUGGER, MOON CHIME, and MANUELITO.
As Ladies Day 2025 unfolds, racing enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike will experience an unforgettable blend of sporting excellence and refined elegance. This year’s event promises not only exhilarating competition but also an unparalleled display of sophistication and grandeur at Aintree Racecourse.
