Fashion and fun are as important as racing at the three day Grand National Festival at Aintree Racetrack. The event culminates in the 7,242 metre Grand National. It is the biggest betting race in the United Kingdom.

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Dare To Endeavour ridden by Paul Moloney and Killer Crow ridden by BJ Cooper jump during the Crabbie's Topham Chase.Andrew Boyers/Reuters

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Racegoers attend Ladies Day, the second day of the Grand National Festival horse race meeting.Oli Scarff/AFP / Getty Images

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Racegoers react near the end of the Frame Top Novices' Hurdle Race.Andrew Boyers/Reuters

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A rider and horse fall during The Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle.Andrew Boyers/Reuters

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A racegoer at the Grand National Festival on ladies day.Andrew Yates/Reuters

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Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on the first day.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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Racegoers enjoy the racing at the Grand National Festival on ladies day.Andrew Yates/Reuters

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Racegoers relax during Ladies Day.Oli Scarff/AFP / Getty Images

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A race fan pours herself a beverage.Oli Scarff/AFP / Getty Images

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Stylish racegoers enjoy the atmosphere.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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Racegoers relax after a long day at Aintree Racecourse.Oli Scarff/AFP / Getty Images

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A young boy watches the racing during ladies day.Andrew Yates/Reuters

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