Ladies Day Style Award winners announced at Aintree racecourse

Emily Sleight

12 April 2024 at 11:45 am·1-min read

Claire Illingworth and Ainsley Briscoe were officially crowned the winners of the Grand National Ladies Day Style Awards at Aintree racecourse today.

Claire, 39, wore a dress from Lavish Alice and Ainsley, 29, wore a suit from ASOS and a hat from Pink Boutique. The pair were clearly overwhelmed as they were crowned the winners of the prestigious award.

Hundreds of men and women spent the first part of their racing day queuing to get their pictures taken, so their outfits could be assessed by the judging panel. From gorgeous bold dresses to pretty tailored suits, it's safe to say we were spoilt for choice.

The award was chosen by Gemma Cutting, Love Island's Frankie Foster, Liverpool-born boxer Natasha Jonas, as well as the ECHO's own Emily Sleight. As the winners, Claire and Ainsley will walk away with:

£4,000 River Island Voucher
2x Garden Club Tickets to ladies day at the Randox Grand National Festival 2025
A Randox Health full Body Everyman or Everywoman package
£250 Voucher from House of Cavani

The new 'most sustainably dressed' award was won by Sally Ann Morgan, 21, who wore a suit made by her mum who owns her own fashion company. The prize for the award included:

£2,000 River Island Voucher
2 x Garden club tickets to Ladies Day at the Randox Grand National Festival 2025
Hospitality for two at an Aintree Racecourse Fixture of their choice in 2024
£250 voucher for Virgin Experience Days

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