results and winners at Aintree today and best-dressed pictures
The three-day Grand National race meeting at Aintree begins today.
This year will see crowds return to the festival for the first time since 2019. Last year's race was held behind closed doors with only owners and trainers allowed at the racecourse.
However, this year's event will be a different affair as racegoers put on their best finery and keep their fingers crossed for a winner.
The opening day will pay tribute to the NHS for their hard work during the pandemic. Aintree racecourse has donated 10,000 Grand National Thursday tickets to NHS workers across Merseyside.
Seven races are scheduled for the first day of the Grand National. Gates open at 11am, with the first race starting at 1.45pm and the last race concluding at 5.15pm.
You can watch the racing on ITV, Racing TV or listen to live commentary on talkSPORT2.
Our reporters and horse racing experts are at the track to bring you the day's biggest racing stories.
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Merseyside Police Ladies Day update
Racegoers attended in their thousands for the first day of the Grand National Festival 2022.
The crowds were in high spirits and a successful policing operation took place to support the event.
Chief Inspector Matthew Moscrop said: “It was great to see everyone out enjoying the Aintree festival today after such a long time without spectators and we hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable time, despite the blustery weather.
“Even more visitors are expected tomorrow for Ladies Day and so I’d like to remind everyone to plan your journey in advance, leave plenty of time for security searches on the way into the course and drink responsibly but most importantly, have a great time.
“Officers will be both inside and outside the course engaging with the public so do come and say hello to us, highlight any concerns and report any incidents.”
Ain't no party like an Aintree party
Party Atmosphere at Aintree as racegoers have a dance off with brass band pic.twitter.com/G5QhD9Dqbz
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) April 7, 2022
Nothing beats a win at the Grand National!
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) April 7, 2022
The Grand National never fails to disappoint
Great to see crowds back at Aintree today pic.twitter.com/J2gFRN2nUy
— Iain Watts (@iainwattsphoto) April 7, 2022
Aintree race results - winners from 1.45pm, 2.20pm, 2.55pm, 3.30pm, 4.05pm, 4.40pm and 5.15pm
1.45pm - Millers Bank
2.20pm - Knight Salute
2.55pm - Clan Des Obeaux
3.30pm - Epatante
4.05pm - Latenightpass
4.40pm - The Last Day
5.15pm - Ashroe Diamond
Aintree 5.15 results
1. Ashroe Diamond 9/4 f
2. Law Ella 10/1
3. Lutinebella 50/1
4. Malina Jamila 125/1
Ashroe Diamond WINS Aintree 5.15
Ashroe Diamond wins Aintree 5.15. Good run from Law Ella in second.
Two outsiders Lutinebella (50/1) and Malina Jamila (125/1) coming in third and fourth.
Malina Jamila is joined by All The Glory
Very tight between four horses
Malina Jamila leads by a length and a half
Outsider Fancy Stuff is second, pushing hard as they continue their journey up the back straight
Malina Jamila leads the pack
Nells Bells is not too far behind
Aintree 5.15 - flag raised and they are off
They are sent on their way
Two minutes until the last race at Aintree
The last race of the opening day - 2m 209y long - let's go
Aintree racegoers having a great time
Aintree 5.15 tips
Bookies favourite for the 5.15 The Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat is Ashroe Diamond at 5/2.
The ECHO's pick Rosy Redrum is second at 4/1
Aintree 5.15 - the last race
The last race today is The Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat at 5.15pm.
This won't be televised on ITV, but you will be able to watch it on Racing TV if you place a bet with a prominent bookmaker.
We will also be continuing our coverage with live updates from the race.
Breaking: Sam Waley-Cohen to retire
Sam Waley-Cohen has announced live on ITV Racing he will retire immediately after this year's Grand National on Noble Yeats
Aintree 4.40 results
1st The Last Day 12/1
2nd Dancing On My Own 25/1
3rd Shakem Up'arry 15/2
4th Sky Pirate 18/1
The Last Day has WON Aintree 4.40
The Last Day has won. Dancing On My Own in second
Gaelik Coast pulled up
First horse to pull up
Fugitif in third
Another outsider in the leading group - could be an interesting result...
Bun Doran chasing
Bun Doran, who was 28/1, is pushing Dancing On My Own
Dancing On My Own leading
Dancing On My Own is leading by about three lengths
Latest odds on for the Clay Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase
Here are the latest odds ahead of the next race from Betfred:
- Frero Banbou 6/1
- Before Midnight 13/2
- King D'Argent 15/2
- Global Citizen 15/2
- Bold Enough 9/1
- Gunsight Ridge 9/1
- Dolos 11/1
- Gaelik Coast 11/1
- Thyme White 12/1
- The Last Day 14/1
- Sky Pirate 16/1
- Shakem Up'Arry 16/1
- Bun Doran 16/1
- Elixir De Nutz 18/1
- Zarkareva 20/1
- Espion Du Chenet 22/1
- Dancing On My Own 25/1
- Fugitif 33/1
Aintree 4.40 - Off they go
4.40 race at Aintree starts. Gunsight Ridge is the favourite.
Gina Andrews on Latenightpass celebrates winning
Aintree 4.40 next - here's the Liverpool ECHO's tips
The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase is next.
The ECHO is favouring Gaelik Coast for this race.
Best outfits spotted at Grand National 2022 Thursday
It’s only day one and there's already been lots of wonderful fashion on display at this year's Grand National Festival 2022.
Thousands of people arrived at Aintree today for NHS Day, a day to honour the efforts of staff during the coronavirus pandemic. Grand National Thursday kicks off the whole event, which will run until April 9, when one horse will be crowned winner of the world's greatest steeplechase.
While the weather isn’t what racegoers would hope, the rain definitely didn’t do anything to put people off. People came prepared with umbrellas, coats and hats in order to fight off the dull weather - and look stylish while they did.
All horses reported to be OK
ITV Racing reports all the horses from the 4.05 race at Aintree are OK.
