Helen Flanagan steals the show at Ladies Day Grand National

On Friday, April 10, thousands flocked to Aintree for the Grand National Festival 2026.

Ladies Day is renowned as one of the most glamorous dates in the racing calendar for racegoers across the North West, and this year was no exception.

The outfits have become so striking that the event is now widely referred to as the “Scouse Met Gala”.

The Met Gala, by contrast, is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Helen described Ladies Day as one of her “favourite days of the year”, as she wowed in an elegant Karen Millen ensemble.

She wore a floor-length dress featuring a monochrome print and dramatic black draped straps.

The look was accessorised with a black Karen Millen fascinator adorned with white beading, along with a black Chanel bag costing several thousand pounds.

Helen said she received “so many compliments” on her outfit and “loved everything about the dress”.

She enjoyed the Green Room experience at the event, which, according to its website, costs approximately £810 for Ladies Day.

The package includes a private balcony overlooking the start and finish, admission to the Lord Sefton Stand, a four-course seated lunch, champagne, afternoon tea and more.

Ladies Day once again proved why it remains a standout highlight of the season.