Aintree's Ladies' Day photos

1 of 7 No matter what the outfit, all racegoers undergo rigorous security checks at Aintree

2 of 7 Though it's hard to see where some ladies could possibly conceal a hidden weapon...

3 of 7 The 'Looking Good' fashion contest draws in the crowds with a Jaguar car as first prize

4 of 7 The excitable ladies queue for the fashion competition

5 of 7 The finely-dressed ladies draw admiring glances from all directions

6 of 7 One of the 700 entrants competing for first prize, and the title of best-dressed racegoer

7 of 7 Students Jennifer Connor and Stephanie Malone revel in the majesty of the occasion